A new study jointly led by the University of Southampton and King’s College London, 2016 has found a link between gum disease and greater rates of cognitive decline in people with early stages of Alzheimer’s disease.
Compared with participants who did not have gum disease at study baseline, those who did were found to have a six-fold increase in the rate of cognitive decline during the 6-month follow-up period.
Research has suggested that effective gum treatment can reduce the levels of these molecules closer to that seen in a healthy state.” says Dr. Ide, first study author.
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Dr. Rodica Bighiu has over 25 years of knowledge and skills in general dentistry. She graduated as a dentist in 1991 from Romania. In 2004 she was successful in getting her license in Dentistry from University of Toronto and the Royal College of Dental Surgeons of Ontario. Since then she has been providing exceptional dental care services to loyal patients in Burlington, Oakville, and area.
Dr. Bryce Deniz was raised in Oakville, Ontario. After obtaining his Honours degree in Biochemistry at McMaster University, Dr. Deniz then completed his Master’s degree in facial pain and further obtained his Doctor of Dental Surgery at the University of Western Ontario. Dr. Deniz stays abreast with the latest techniques and continuing education to ensure optimal delivery of care to his patients.