Could Bad Teeth Cause Alzheimer's?

What if one of the real risks of Alzheimer’s... was hiding in your mouth?

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Most people think memory loss just happens with age. Or that diseases like Alzheimer’s are some cruel, random strike of fate.

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But although science can’t yet explain the exact cause of Alzheimer's, studies have found a surprising link between Alzheimer’s and gum disease/poor oral health. 

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Let’s talk about the real risks of ignoring dental health problems until it’s too late and how you’re risking more than just your teeth when you don’t take care of oral health issues.

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Here is what failing teeth may really be doing to your brain.

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Alzheimer’s and Teeth: The Scary Connection

If you’ve got loose teeth, sore gums, or chronic bad breath... there’s a high chance you may have an infection in our mouth; also known as gum disease. 

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Gum disease can destroy teeth and jawbone but the damage doesn’t just happen in your mouth. It can also spread inflammation throughout the body – and possibly, the brain. 

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How does this lead to Alzheimer’s disease? 

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New research has found that the main bacteria behind gum disease has also been found inside the brain of people who have died from Alzheimer’s.

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In the 2019 study where scientists discovered this, they didn’t just find bacteria– they found toxic enzymes (released by the bacteria) that have been directly linked to the plaques and tangles seen in Alzheimer’s patients. 

(Source: Science Advances, 2019)

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Essentially, gum disease bacteria travels from the mouth... into the brain causing damage that looks a whole lot like dementia.

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And unfortunately, this wasn’t the only study to find out gum disease could send bacteria to the brain. 

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A massive study of 260,000+ older adults found those with gum disease had a significantly higher risk of developing dementia.

(Source: JAGS, 2019)

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Gum disease doesn’t just ruin your smile. It may be speeding up cognitive decline.

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When Teeth Go, Health Follows

Tooth loss due to  gum disease is devastating enough but once the teeth go, other aspects of your health can follow:

• Chewing becomes difficult, so you stop eating the foods that nourish your body and brain.
• Your appearance can change—sunken cheeks, collapsed lips—adding years to your face.
• Like many patients, you may start to withdraw from life, embarrassed to smile or speak, avoiding photos and conversations.

This spiral isn’t just cosmetic.

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Studies show that older adults with fewer teeth perform worse on memory and cognitive tests. 

(Source: Journal of the American Geriatrics Society)

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But here’s the thing…

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Dentures won’t fix this. They don’t stop bone loss, they don’t restore the full power to chew or eat normally, and you won’t find yourself with a permanent solution. 

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If you want to stop the spiral and protect yourself from increased risk of Alzheimer's, you need a permanent solution.

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Ricky is an example of someone who finally decided enough was enough and that it was time to prioritize his health .Ricky had been putting off fixing his teeth for years. But it caught up with him—first, he couldn’t eat the foods he loved. Then he started getting sick over and over.

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Finally, someone asked: “Could your teeth be making you sick?”

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That’s when Ricky came to Nuvia. His mouth was full of infection, and it wasn’t just staying in his mouth—it was spreading through his body.

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24 hours after his dental implants were placed, Ricky was back getting his new, permanent teeth. No plastic temps. No waiting months. Just a final set of zirconia teeth.

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He could eat, smile, and live again. But more importantly—he finally got his health back.

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**Actual NUVIA patient(s) who may have been compensated for sharing their story. Not all those who come in for a consultation are eligible for this treatment. Results may vary in individual cases.

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The High Cost of Waiting

Ricky was lucky—he acted before things got worse. But for many people, waiting too long comes at a steep cost.

• Infection spreads every single day. Gum disease doesn’t pause while you think about fixing it—it keeps working its way deeper into the bone and bloodstream.
  
  
• Bone loss can disqualify you from dental implants later. Once too much jawbone disappears, even the best surgeons may not have enough foundation to work with. Though if this is a concern for you or if you’ve been told you don’t have enough bone for dental implants, a second opinion is worth it.
  
  
• Health issues snowball. The longer you live with infection, the more it weakens your immune system, increases inflammation, and puts stress on your entire body.

When it comes to failing teeth, time is never on your side. Acting sooner can mean saving more bone, protecting your health, and giving yourself the best chance at a lasting, permanent solution.

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Why Nuvia Is Different — And Why It Matters

Other implant centers that use the decades-old traditional methods may make you wait for your final smile up to 10+ months wearing fragile, temporary teeth.

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Not at Nuvia. Nuvia is helping thousands of people each month get a new set of permanent teeth in just 24 hours. 

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The 24 hour approach didn’t happen by accident. It’s the result of over a decade of research and millions invested into creating a different way—so patients don’t have to suffer through months of wearing a bulky, breakable “temporary.”

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These plastic temps aren’t custom-fit, they’re notorious for cracking, and they often force patients into repeated, stressful trips back to the dentist. Even worse, when a temp breaks, it can disrupt the healing process, potentially dragging out the whole journey even longer.

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Nuvia seeks to get rid of all of that frustration by delivering permanent zirconia teeth right away—custom fit and designed to last a lifetime with proper care.

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Your Nuvia Team

The process only makes up one part of the Nuvia experience. Your three-provider care team brings years of experience and a wealth of knowledge to each person’s case.

• At Nuvia, you don’t just have a general dentist trying to juggle every role in every step. Instead you have a board-certified oral & maxillofacial surgeon doing the surgery, a restorative dentist creating your new set of teeth,  and CRNAs ensuring safety and comfort during the procedure. 

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• Your new smile is never shipped out to a 3rd party lab in who-knows-where. Nuvia’s in-house lab is a big part of making permanent teeth in 24 hours possible.
   

• You can rest easy knowing that Nuvia’s expert team and refined process has resulted in a proven 99.13% dental implant success rate.

If your mouth is full of failing teeth, gum disease, or missing teeth...this is not something to “wait and see” about.

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Every day you wait is another day the infection could be spreading and could be increasing your risk of Alzheimer’s and other long-term consequences.

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Decrease Your Risk

Science is still evolving but it is clear that poor oral health has further reaching impacts than just on your mouth. If there’s a chance that restoring your teeth can help protect your mind as you get older—isn’t that worth acting on now?

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Don’t let gum disease steal more than your smile. Don’t let missing teeth keep robbing you of joy, confidence—and maybe even your memory.

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If you’ve got loose, broken, or missing teeth or you’re tired of pain, embarrassment, or worrying about what’s coming next…

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It’s time for a permanent solution.

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At Nuvia, we make it simple to take the first step:

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Take the 60-second quiz before your health gets worse to see if you may be a candidate for permanent teeth in 24 hours. 

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