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10-Year Japanese Study Links Bleeding, Receding Gums to Higher Dementia Risk
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4 Sep 17 9:04 AM · 7d ago · 1 post · 1 source · development 4 of 4
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Michiko Furuta Dental scientist, Kyushu UniversityDavid Holtzman Neurologist, Washington University in St. Louis
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The association is interesting, but bleeding gums don’t mean someone is destined to develop Alzheimer’s. This was observational research, so causation hasn’t been established. Still, persistent gum bleeding is worth treating, because good oral health is part of overall health too.
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