https://www.todaysrdh.com/longitudinal-look-at-tooth-loss-and-cognitive-decline-among-older-adults/
 By Today’s RDH
-December 15, 2023
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It has also been shown that persons with more extensive tooth loss tend to have worse cognitive performance. Other research has shown that pathogenic oral bacteria can cross the blood-brain barrier and produce enzymes that damage nerve cells.
