A number of papers in recent years have suggested there to be a link between gum disease (periodontitis) and neurodegeneration. Similarly to the correlation with heart disease, it is thought that the underlying mechanism is raised chronic inflammation deriving from toxins released into the bloodstream by the bacteria that cause gum disease. Some epidemiological data suggests that the effect size is modest at best, however – a <a href="https://ww…
Is There Really a Solid Correlation Between Periodontitis and Risk of Neurogenerative Disease?
A number of papers in recent years have suggested there to be a link between gum disease (periodontitis) and neurodegeneration. Similarly to the correlation with heart disease, it is thought that the underlying mechanism is raised chronic inflammation deriving from toxins released into the bloodstream by the bacteria that cause gum disease. Some epidemiological data suggests that the effect size is modest at best, however – a <a href="https://ww…