Observational study finds increased cognitive decline in older men with tooth loss and periodontal disease, suggesting oral health influences neurological aging.
Risk of cognitive decline in older men increases as more teeth are lost. Periodontal disease and caries, major reasons for tooth loss, are also related to cognitive decline.
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