The problem of teeth … What is its relationship with Alzheimer's disease?

Have you lost your teeth? And what does this have to do with Alzheimer's disease? According to a Japanese study, this general state could be related to the risk of dementia.

According to a study conducted by the Japanese Kyushu University, tooth loss would result in a high risk of dementia, whether it is Alzheimer's disease or vascular dementia. For these results, the researchers observed 1,500 Japanese patients between 2007 and 2012. Therefore, if a person has a total of one to nine teeth, the risk of dementia increases by 81% compared to other people aged 20 years or over . For patients aged 10 to 19, the risk of dementia increases by 62%.

The question is, how can a dental problem affect mental health?
For researchers who believe that there are several potential factors for this. Chewing food can be at the origin of the stimulation of blood flow to the brain. From a practical point of view, researchers also badociate the health of weak or bad teeth with a less easy and healthier diet. In addition, according to researchers, poor oral health can increase the risk of tooth decay, chronic infections or periodontal disease, and eventually lead to heart disease, or even Alzheimer's disease.