A New Study Shows Gum Disease May Cause Alzheimer's Disease

A recent study shows a strong connection between gum disease and Alzheimer’s Disease. The germ that causes gum disease has been found in the brains of Alzheimer Disease sufferers. Substances known as gingipains are secreted by the bacteria are responsible for much of the damage. The good news is that gum disease is easily treatable. The same study shows that there may be a new drug on the horizon to inactivate gingipains.

General Health, Oral HealthScott Solomons, DDSSeptember 16, 2019Alzheimer's Disease, Gum Disease, periodontitis, Gingipains, InflammationComment