By Mataeo Smith A dentist has shown how a patient’s oral health could indicate when Alzheimer’s disease will manifest. “Some initial signs of an Alzheimer’s patient will be a mouth that is poorly taken care of,” said Doctor Smita, Principal Dentist at The Neem Tree Dental Practice. “Usually – but not always – this will be an elderly patient who is seemingly neglecting their oral care.” It is true that individuals suffering from dementia frequently neglect personal hygiene and care. It is considered one of the top 10 early warning indicators of Alzheimer’s disease by the Centers for Disease Con…
