A new study finds that long-term exposure to periodontal bacteria leads to inflammation and degeneration in brain neurons in mice similar to the effects of Alzheimer’s disease in humans.
Periodontitis is a common but preventable gum infection that damages the soft tissue and bone supporting the tooth. As the immune system reacts and toxins are released, inflammation occurs. Without treatment, the infection eventually leads to tooth loss.
The study, published in the journal PLOS ONE,...
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source https://psychcentral.com/news/2018/10/05/mouse-study-gum-disease-may-kick-start-alzheimers/139249.html
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