Surprising Finding: Tooth Loss Associated With Increased Dementia Risk

The dentist is always telling you, and your aging loved ones to brush and floss. Get those regular dental checkups. Pay attention to your oral health. And as our loved ones age, this area of health seems to get neglected. After all, there are bigger things to worry about, right? Cardiac disease, diabetes, arthritis, and lots of other age-related illnesses get all the attention. But a study posted in the Journal of Post-Acute and Long-Term Care Medicine found that tooth loss is a risk factor for cognitive impairment and dementia. Who needs another risk factor for dementia?

Prior Connection Between Oral Health And Dementia