What Does Gum Disease Have to Do With Alzheimer's?
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- čas přidán 9. 09. 2024
- Regular brushing and flossing might not just keep your mouth in good shape-they might also be good for your brain.
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Don't forget to brush your teeth or else you'll... forget to brush your teeth.
Underrated
Or worse, you could forget to brush your teeth!
I'll remember before I forget
Get to your evening affairs, like sharpen your fangs
🤣🤣🤣
I am increasingly valuing the fact that you give references. It is sth that not everyone does, and yet it is as important as the video itself! Thanks!
As someone who's got a family history of Alzheimer's and someone who's living with someone going through the middle phases of the disease, any hope is almost painful, but... please be a thing.
My father got Alzheimer’s after he got teeth implants all that metal.
Edits do my aunt had implant also, and died early at 59.
*GODDAMNIT* I was just brushing my teeth and my gums felt sensitive for some reason.
Thanks guys! No sleep for me tonight
Youll forget it soon, anyway.
Fhie I love this response 😂💞
I'm in my last year of dental hygiene school. It's likely that you just have a mild case of gingivitis at the moment (so no need to worry about Alzheimer's just yet). It's important that you don't let up on brushing though, even if your gums are sensitive &/or bleeding. Of course, I'd also recommend getting a regular check-up at a dental office where you can get your gums looked at and your teeth cleaned (which can help with the inflammation). And ask your dental hygienist about the proper brushing and flossing techniques so that you can be confident that you are being as effective as possible.
Perhaps do a video on the effects of self-isolation or isolation with only your family, as we are experiencing now, with lockdowns all over the world?
Legacy of Lore genius
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Oh great... I have periodontal disease, so this news does not make me wanna smile.
Huh, back in my teens I went through a phase where I rarely brushed my teeth (stupid, yes I know), and when I would my gums would start to bleed. Some years later I developed a cyst in my head (not pleasant, I tell ya); hearing this makes me wonder if there's some connection there.
How did you find out about the cyst? headaches or some other neurological issues?
@@RaaynML Had frequent headaches for years, then one day I was watching a video with my brother and laughing my ass off when suddenly the world turned sideways. Thought I'd pulled something, but then in the weeks after I had the literal worst headaches imaginable, 8 or 9 on the pain scale and I'm being conservative. Went that way for nearly two months before I got myself to the doc who sent me to the hospital where they found a cyst less than half a millimeter from completely covering some ventricle. Had it moved to completely cover it, I would've been dead within the day. :'D
Moral of the story: "If something's wrong, don't just sit around thinking it'll pass. Go to the doctor before it's too late!"
@@southhill6667 Your timing could be seen as either shockingly bad, or quite impeccable.
I remember reading this study when it came out. Given that Alzheimer's is predicted to affect more than 135M people by 2050 and there is currently no cure, I think it is great that studies like this are being performed. Great summary video.
Ima go brush my teeth. Now.
Ugh. The inherited perio issues from my mom’s side of the family are made even MORE fun now. I am way overdue for a perio appointment. I have no idea when I will be able to get in now.... 😷😣
Fascinating episode, I love hearing about how different disease processes are connected! Thanks, SciShow [:
"So kids, If you don't brush your teeth, your gums will rot and eat your brain !"
Pretty sure over consumption of carbohydrate is the real problem.
:goes immediately to floss and brush the teeth:
I love the new hair colour, she is such a great host. I love her voice and body language.
we may find that many autoimmune diseases have a bacterial or viral or even prion cause. I wonder if little nasties in otherwise healthy nasal biomes contribute to MS. It’s the most direct access to the brain. Biology is awesome.
well, I'm scared now already new a heart connection but I guess shouldn't this surprise me.
Could this also be a risk factor for depression?
Gut flora balance has a factor in it.
Well, not taking care of basic hygiene can feed depression even as it becomes harder and harder to get yourself to do. I'd wager it is possible but not probable, and hard to prove. Depression doesn't have a definitive biomarker like Alzheimer's does, and what treatments are effective varies significantly (but is well worth figuring out!) Gut biome is a possible and in at least some cases likely influential factor, definitely more provably so than periodontal disease. Speaking as someone in the behavioral health side of the psych field who has had both functional/low level and debilitating Depression on and off herself. Taking care of dental hygiene is very likely to help Depression at least a little bit, especially if periodontal diseases are getting a foothold, and definitely if you have fears about it and Alzheimer's.
Watching this while brushing my teeth - seems fitting
And while there isn’t a clear cause and effect relationship between gum disease and Alzheimer’s, there’s enough of a connection that people should exercise a bit of caution. Individuals that are having issues with their gums should treat them because all of these things point to the effects of gum disease and oral health on overall health. - Dr. Lisa Germain.
If you are experiencing gum disease please consult with a periodontist. I waited too long and ended up getting a bone graft and sinus lift in order to get implants which I had to take out a medical loan. Please do not try to repair gum disease on your own 😟 .
*BRUSHING TEETH INTENSIFIES*
Brush carefully! I thought I had gum disease as my gums were receding, but I caused it myself by brushing too forcefully. 😞
But I hate Brushing my Teeth and getting Alzheimers! What a predicament!
Are we really sure that lack of hygiene is always the cause of periodontitis? Both my father and my boyfriend used to keep a good oral hygiene and still got it. Now that they have it, they're extremely mindful of their oral hygiene, never ever braking the rules, but it's not like it can go away.
And boyfriend's father has it too...
I wouldn't be surprised if there were genetic or other factors involved too
I got a colgate ad before this
Super straight forward to keep in check. Just have good dental coverage in America. Easy.
Yeah who needs teeth, or even clear vision? Dental and Vision treatment is just luxuries, just extra icing on the insurance cake, like cosmetic braces! Nothing too important! /sarcasm
Makes me even happier that I do regularly brush my teeth.
Not enough.
Now I’m scared I really need to book an appointment. This is enough for me to go to the dentist
anecdote: my head always feels kinda fuzzy the next day whenever i miss flossing and brushing before i go to bed.
Same man.... always the case for me as well
Really cool! Thanks for telling us about this!
Allways such interesting topics. Cheers!
It would be helpful if health insurance and social security and other government funded insurance would pay for cleanings/ preventative checkups.
Was going to comment saying exactly that. Being able to see clearly and having a mouth that is in decent shape shouldn't be extra icing on the healthcare cake. I lucked out, PA's Medicaid options include vision and dental. I'm prone to cavities, unlike my brother, so having dental coverage has been a godsend.
I brush my teeth so hard my gums are receding. Since last year, I’ve always been in some degree of tooth pain. I’m trying to brush gently enough to allow my gums to recover, but hard enough to prevent bacteria from dwelling therein.
0:39 And what's wrong with that? I love jazz musicians.
Grabbing my toothbrush right now.
So what was the "small molecule"?
I would assume this would mean people with a disability or chronic pain that makes brushing the teeth difficult would be at risk more than a healthy person. I wish there were more ways to help people in that category because it seems that people with disability tend to slip through the cracks in a lot of cases.
1:25
So eat tomatoes
2:40 adhd and circadian rhythm problems
Because of sugar?
3:27 free dental, shared taxpaid dental
Extra tax if you don't go and will need an early retirement ?
4:25 or eat tomatoes, because they have lycopene
I have gingivitis for a year….
Okay this has me slightly scared , ly sci show though 😂💞
I bought a 200€ expensive toothbrush because I really love taking care of my teeth 🦷 and it really shows. I don’t know why I love brushing my teeth so much it just relaxes me.
My Dad had all of his teeth removed over sixty years a GAO. His mind is still sound at early 90. Has anyone done a study?
@Johnny Colon Umm. Mum, on the other hand, definitely has it, as did her mother. My siblings and I try not dwell on our futures on that side of things, naturally. But here I am!
If only he could volunteer as a case study, an outlier? Idk
Are these bacteria called after some pirates or something?
Top tier video
I'm doomed
Less brushing making you vulnerable to encephalitis seems plausible.
Is the drug that is mentioned starting Stage Two Clinical Trials the Copper based drug I heard about last year?
Myth?
So sad 😞🦷
And if you can't afford to go to the dentist?
rip all those lab mice. You will be missed
But that will save lives. It's sad though, yes.
They do have as good lives as they can under the conditions, at least. Mice/rats are cute and you become fond of them as you spend time with then keeping them cared for. There are very high standards for lab animal care, and lab rats/mice who live past the duration of a study usually get rehomed.
t=4:13 Where do I sign up? Seriously! Who can I contact to volunteer for these studies? 65 year old with a fading brain. PLEASE?!
I'm a heroin addict and sometimes I forget to brush for days, especially when I'm in withdrawal. Also I think blacking out on xanax also screws my memory lol.
Lycopene in tomatoes could help and maybe have those suger free chewing gum with fluoride near by
@@celinak5062 there is 0 evidence for this
Sounds like something they 'discover' while p-hacking.
Fasting?
I like your hair
Something I've more or less understood for years, but most can't seem to grasp.
Periodontitis may cause heart disease, now even Alzheimer.
why is this in SciShow Psych
Nothing!! But now that we got all your attention, let's talk about...
Periodontal disease also has a genetic link. So... 🙄
I've had periodontitis since I was a kid... oof
Anyone else look at the thumbnail and immediately thought of Conrad Poos and His Dancing Teeth?
Also, Vermin Supreme approves of this video.
I haven't brushed my teeth in a week.
Go do it, it'll be easier to continue once you start :) even if you do it once a day
Lycopene in tomatoes could help and maybe have those suger free chewing gum with fluoride near by
@@celinak5062 reeee. I now have toothpaste so there is nothing to worry about thx.
2:08 Eric Cartman: Man, gingers ruin EVERYTHING!
what the frick
Amyloid and tau aren't the problem, partially digested Tau and Amyloid is. Its a lot like the issues caused by misfolded proteins.
Medicare for all covers all healthcare including dental, vision and mental.
Hello dental healthcare should be free just like the rest of healthcare (sorry Americans)
Wash you're hands🚬
haven’t been brushing my teeth and am not getting gingivitis. i don’t eat many sweets. maybe that’s why. my teeth are ever so slightlu yellow, but my teeth are fine
Genetic lottery plays a tremendous role, actually. I inherited cavity-prone teeth from my mom's side while my brother inherited from our dad's far less cavity-ridden side. My brother eats considerably worse than I do, I brush each morning and night + floss while he often skips brushing, and yet here we are. Periodontal disease also depends on age, as it tends to kick in as one gets older.
And of course, the video was about how periodontal disease might be one of the many factors and mitigation areas in Alzheimer's in general, but individual cases will still vary.
@@asteroses I completely agree, we have the same wide variations in my family, and they seem inherited.
Fourth lol
What about obesity, narrator ?
This host somehow makes me want her. She's cute.