Gum disease cause of Alz???

Ed1937

https://www.sciencealert.com/the-cause-of-alzheimers-could-be-coming-from-inside-your-mouth  

Iris L.

I wish this would be the cause because gingivitis can be treated!

Iris

Amy Joy

Hi Iris!

Many years ago I was diagnosed with bad gingivitis and that I had to have a deep clean.

This was long before the diabetes or the dementia.

Since I was told that I am fine and I don’t have bad gingivitis.

I’m still left puzzled. 

Lane Simonian

Various infections, including gingivitis, can contribute to Alzheimer's disease, but so too can many other factors such as an unhealthy diet, environmental toxins, and stress.  

Amy Joy

 I’m being recommended by dentist I need dentures from having prolonged gingivitis.

My dementia I was told is most likely;

Family history 

Diabetes and heart failure