This suggests that gum disease may increase the rate of cognitive decline by increasing the body’…

This suggests that gum disease may increase the rate of cognitive decline by increasing the body’s inflammatory response. The people who had gum disease also had higher body-wide levels of the of inflammatory molecules which have also been associated with an elevated risk of other outcomes such as cognitive decline or cardiovascular disease. Proper gum treatment can reduce the number of these molecules. Signs of gum disease include bleeding while brushing or on waking in the mornings, bad breath even after brushing and use of mouthwash, loose teeth, teeth appearing longer than before (gum recession) swollen & tender gums, feeling of tightness or dull pain in gums. If you think you may have gum disease it is best to visit your dentist as soon as possible.