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Relationship between bad breath and dementia

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.

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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