HELSINKI, Sept. 19 (Xinhua) -- Poor periodontal health and tooth loss appear to increase the risk of cognitive decline and dementia, according to a recent study conducted by the University of Eastern Finland.
In a press release issued on Monday, the university said that as the aging population increases, the disease burden caused by memory disorders is expected to surge. With no widely available disease-modifying drugs, prevention of cognitive decline and dementia by targeting modifiable factors, such as lifestyle choices, is critically important.
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