Dentist

24 Feb

Possible Link Between Alzheimer’s And Gum Disease

A recent study has indicated that the bacteria associated with gum disease,P Gingivalis, may also be linked with Alzheimer’s disease.The authors encourage the public to keep their oral health in optimal condition.   Researchers analyzed brain tissue, spinal fluid, and saliva from Alzheimer’s patients—both living and deceased—and found evidence of P. gingivalis. Gingipains, the toxic enzyme