On September 21, we celebrate the World Alzheimer's Day: In recent years, several studies have found Correlations between this degenerative dementia and periodontal disease, or severe inflammation of the gums.
Le gum disease result from an infection of the oral tissues that hold the teeth in place: the bacteria and the inflammatory molecules they produce can pass from the Infections from the mouth to the brain through the bloodstream.
Among oral bacteria, Porphyromonas gingivalis is the most common culprit of gum disease: a recent study suggests that plaques of beta-amyloid protein (a major hallmark of Alzheimer's disease) might be produced as a response to this infection.
If a'Effective oral hygiene may play a role in Alzheimer's prevention, there are also other Good habits to observe to reduce risk That this disease occurs with age:
✔️ do exercise
✔️avere a regular social life
✔️ follow a healthy and balanced diet
✔️ realize activities that keep the mind exercised (reading, crossword puzzles, chess, studying, practicing musical instruments, etc.)
[Medical Director: Dr. Mauro Savio, Member of the Dentists Register Provincial Order of Surgeons and Dentists of Milan n. 4168].
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