Diabetes and Tooth Loss linked to Dementia Risk

Research has highlighted the importance of improving access to dental health care and integrating dental and medical care. The cognitive status of diabetic older adults with poor oral health status, requires careful medical monitoring , as well as maitaining regular dental visits and hygiene protocol.

Diabetes is a known risk factor for cognitive decline. Tooth loss has been linked to cognitive decline and dementia, as well as diabetes.

Diabetes and poor oral health are thought to increase the risk for dementia, potentially through pathways of chronic inflammation and cardiovascular risk factors.

Preventive Dental care and good oral hygiene are thought to improve overall cognitive health, with good function, enabling adequate nutrition, as the best course to eliminating risks of dental infection and disease.