Common Sense Health: Gum Disease Increases Risk of Dementia

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Common Sense Health: Gum Disease Increases Risk of Dementia

Have you become lax lately in brushing your teeth? Possibly not flossing as much as before? Or putting off seeing your dentist for checkups and teeth cleaning? If you’ve become careless, you could be playing a risky game with your brain. Studies show that older adults suffering from periodontal gum disease, having difficulty chewing food, or missing teeth, have a greater risk of developing dementia. Gingivitis like other medical problems proves …

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Dementia can have many different causes. Researchers in the Netherlands have now identified potential risk factors in the fight against dementia – which are these, you can find out here.