Oral Health Impact
Poor oral health significantly increases the risk of developing neurodegenerative diseases, including Alzheimer's and dementia, by 1.5 to 2 times. This bi-directional relationship suggests that not only can oral diseases lead to cognitive decline, but existing cognitive issues can also worsen oral health. Ongoing intervention studies aim to clarify these connections and identify effective risk reduction strategies.In this clip
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The surprising link between dementia and oral health | Prof. Alpdogan Kantarci
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Is the risk of Alzheimer's disease only increased when someone has gum disease, or does general poor oral health also contribute to the risk as discussed in the episode The surprising link between dementia and oral health | Prof. Alpdogan Kantarci and the clip Oral Health Impact?
Is the risk of Alzheimer's disease only increased when someone has gum disease, or does general poor oral health also contribute to the risk?
How does oral health relate to Alzheimer's disease?