Longitudinal Look at Tooth Loss and Cognitive Decline among Older Adults

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.

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