Research indicates that poor oral health may be linked to an increased risk of Alzheimer's disease, with studies showing that regular flossing is associated with lower risks. Experts caution that while observational studies present compelling evidence, they do not definitively prove that better oral hygiene directly prevents Alzheimer's. Chronic gum infections and inflammation may lead to dangerous bacterial infections capable of crossing into the brain, potentially increasing amyloid levels associated with Alzheimer's. Maintaining dental health could thus have broader implications for neurological and cardiovascular health.
When you think about it, what is poor gum health, poor dental health? It's really a bacterial infection. When you have chronic infection, chronic inflammation, we know that chronic inflammation increases your risk for heart disease, for cerebrovascular disease, brain disease. It's really important to control these things.
When you have gum disease and dental problems, the bacteria in your mouth are getting into the blood, and from the blood, they can travel anywhere, including the heart and the brain.
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