Oral health and brain connection: Is there any relationship?

Several studies reported the association between periodontal diseases, a persistent inflammatory process and other chronic ailments such as cardiovascular diseases, diabetes mellitus, Alzheimer’s disease and cancer. Although many epidemiologic data support these associations, a cause-and-effect relationship has not been established. Numerous articles reporting oral bacteria in samples collected directly from brain abscesses confirmed the association between brain abscess and odontogenic infection. Dental diseases can be treated with ambulatory care rather than hospitalization and emergency care. Older adults should establish daily oral hygiene care routines during the early stages of Alzheimer’s disease.