Tag: dementia
07
Feb
Researchers support the provision of preventative dental care in early stage dementia
Researchers have backed the use of preventative dental care in the early stages of dementia, suggesting that it reduces the risk of more severe dental health problems as the disease progresses. Robert Emmanuel, from Sussex Community NHS Foundation Trust, said that dementia has a major impact on lifestyle habits and…
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23
Aug
New study suggests gum disease could increase dementia risk by up to 70%
A new study suggests that gum disease increases the risk of dementia developing by up to 70 percent. The findings of a study that involved 28,000 people show that those who take good care of their teeth and gums have a much lower risk of suffering from dementia than those…
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