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Home / Health News / Loss of teeth can lead to cognitive impairment and dementia in adults

Loss of teeth can lead to cognitive impairment and dementia in adults

Lack of oral hygiene and loss of teeth can lead to cognitive impairment and dementia in adults, according to a study.

By: Editorial Team   | | Published: March 26, 2016 12:59 pm
Tags: Dental health  Oral Health  
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Most of the adults do not really care for their oral health. We often tend to ignore it. We bet you don’t even remember the last time you went to a dental clinic for a regular clean up or check up. Not just kids but adults, too, need to make sure that they take proper care of their teeth. Brushing and flossing your teeth regularly and adequately, not eating too many sweets and few other lifestyle changes like these will help you take care of your teeth better. Not only check ups but you also need to make sure that you maintain a proper oral hygiene. Also Read - Covid tongues: Many patients suffering from strange coronavirus symptoms not yet listed by WHO

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We are often ignorant of loss of teeth but preserving oral health can benefit you in a longer run. According to researchers, loss of teeth is linked to increased risk for cognitive impairment and dementia in adults. The findings showed that individuals with less than 20 teeth were at a 20 percent higher risk of developing cognitive decline and dementia than those with greater than or equal to 20 teeth. The increase of cognitive impairment and its pathologic correlates, such as dementia and Alzheimer’s disease, is increasing in aging populations and creating a significant burden on health systems. Also Read - Pears: Include this green delight in your diet to get those pearly whites

The study, published in the journal JDR Clinical & Translational Research, shows an association between tooth loss and reduced cognitive function in adults was conducted by the International and American Associations for Dental Research. Better insight into the nature and extent of the association between oral health and cognitive function is of great importance since it could lead to preventive interventions for cognitive performance. This information suggests that oral health strategies aimed to preserve teeth may be important in reducing the risk of systemic disease.

Source: IANS

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Published : March 26, 2016 12:59 pm
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