Gum Disease = 70% More Likely To Develop Alzheimers

24 / 05 / 2023

Gum Disease = 70% More Likely To Develop Alzheimers

A link between gum disease and cognitive decline in Alzheimer’s disease has recently been established.

A joint study led by Kings College London and the University of Southampton concluded that gum disease is associates with an increase in cognitive decline in Alzheimer’s disease, possibly via mechanisms linked to the body’s inflammatory response.

Patients who suffered with longstanding gum disease (10 year +) were 70% more likely to develop ALZHEIMER’S.

The links between oral health and diseases that affect other parts of the body are becoming increasingly apparent with every new piece of research advised Dr Nigel Carter OBE, CEO of the Oral Health Foundation. The good news is that gum disease is an entirely preventable disease, by ensuring consistent oral health, everyone can avoid gum disease.

The best approach to gum disease is prevention in the first instance. Our team of hygienists can help you with this.

At Absolute we work very hard as a team to improve gum health and work with patients of all ages to try and educate them of the risks that gum disease can have on all aspects of their general health.

We also take a great deal of time to educate carers of those with early stages of dementia, as the more sever the debenture becomes the worse the dental health becomes as taking care of oneself becomes more difficult.

If you need further help or advice for yourself or someone you are concerned about to drop us a line and we will offer you the best care and help that we can.

Rhodri