According to a recent study at The University of Central Lancashire School of Medicine and Dentistry in England, gum disease may increase the risk of Alzheimer’s.
Bacteria can enter the bloodstream, spread to the brain and trigger an immune response that kills brain cells.
So, before you forget:
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SOURCE: https://www.colgate.com/en-us/oral-health/life-stages/oral-care-age-55-up/ada-08-gum-disease-alzheimers-disease-may-be-linked
