Oral health is associated with dementia and cardiovascular disease.
Poor oral health may be associated with an increased risk of dementia in people over 70. The risk of disease increases especially with missing teeth and chewing difficulties.
In the study, missing multiple teeth was associated with a 12 percent higher risk of dementia compared to people of the same age who had good oral health.
According to the study, the risk of dementia is 20 percent higher for people who have no teeth. Difficulty chewing and dry mouth are associated with increased risk of the disease.
It tells about research News service Duodecim. Research Published in the Journal of the American Geriatrics Association.
The study was based on the follow-up of more than 37,000 Japanese people with an average age of 73 between 2010 and 2019.
In the past, poor oral health has been linked to an increased risk of cardiovascular disease, high blood pressure and mood problems, among other things.
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Link to many diseases
Oral health is linked to many diseases.
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Such diseases include arteriosclerosis, heart and brain damage, and chronic kidney disease. In some cases, poor oral health can also act as a trigger for rheumatoid arthritis.
Dental Association According to pages Oral bacteria can enter the bloodstream and in some cases can cause blood poisoning, inflammation of the endocardium, inflammation of the spinal cord or ulcers, for example, in the brain, lungs, abdominal cavity and liver.
The link between oral infections and cancers, among others, Alzheimer's disease and MS is being carefully studied.
Poor oral health is also linked to obesity.
Cause or effect?
The link between oral health and dementia has been previously studied.
An exploratory study From 2022, it shows that patients with poor dental health have a higher risk of developing dementia or cognitive decline.
On the other hand, it is not entirely clear how the cause and effect relationship goes. If memory is not clear, brushing and other oral hygiene may not be adequately attended to.
Visit the maintenance website People with dementia are said to have poorer oral hygiene and more oral diseases than the general population.
Dementia is Definition of a memorandum of association According to a syndrome, not a single disease.
According to the Library of Health Dementia refers to a widespread impairment of brain function that significantly impairs coping with everyday challenges. The most common cause of dementia is progressive memory loss, but not always.
Depression, certain medications, prolonged heavy alcohol use and local brain damage can reduce memory and concentration.
