What is it about?
After 11 years, we found that people with severe bad breath were around 4 times more likely to get dementia compared to those with no bad breath, even when other factors were considered. This result suggested bad breath is associated with dementia.
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Why is it important?
Our study looked at bad breath as a new factor related to oral health and dementia. Bad breath could lead to social isolation, which may increase the risk of dementia. This study took place over a relatively long period of time to confirm the association. bThe results suggested that maintaining good oral hygiene might help reduce the high chances of developing dementia due to lack of social contact.
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I hope this article can make it clearer for people to see how oral health is connected to overall health, especially through social factors.
Jun Aida
Tokyo medical and dental university
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This page is a summary of: Association Between Oral Malodor and Dementia: An 11-Year Follow-Up Study in Japan, Journal of Alzheimer s Disease Reports, May 2024, IOS Press,
DOI: 10.3233/adr-240015.
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