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Dental prostheses: a preventive measure against cognitive decline?
As with other pathologies, oral health has a direct relationship with cognitive decline and the development of dementias. However, what is perhaps more surprising is that the use of dental prostheses can be a preventive measure to preserve the cognitive health of people suffering tooth loss. Continue Reading Dental prostheses: a preventive measure against cognitive…
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Is there a link between gingivitis and Alzheimer’s disease?
Numerous research studies point to a link between gum diseases, such as gingivitis and periodontitis, and the development of dementias such as Alzheimer’s disease. And as in the case of other pathologies, good oral health is confirmed as an important preventive measure. Continue Reading Is there a link between gingivitis and Alzheimer’s disease?
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Lura Care: 10 years of social impact
Lura Care is 10 years old, a decade of effort and dedication to make home health services a reality through our innovative model of mobile healthcare services. It has been an exciting journey which started in Spain and has developed to become a benchmark company in Europe. Continue Reading Lura Care: 10 years of social…
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Oral health: a major common challenge across Europe
Figures show that oral health is one of the major public health challenges across Europe, and will become even more so in the face of an ageing population and increasing longevity. The only way to tackle this challenge is to focus on innovative care models that respond to needs that cannot be met by public…
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How should we clean and maintain dentures?
After adapting to new dentures, it is essential that the necessary cleaning and maintenance habits are adopted to ensure proper oral hygiene and prolong the life of the dentures as much as possible. In this article we offer a series of recommendations to ensure their care. Continue Reading How should we clean and maintain dentures?
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Nutrition as an ally to our oral health
Nutrition is a fundamental factor both for good general health and oral health. In this article we share a series of dietary recommendations that contribute to preserving the state of our mouth and teeth, with a special focus on the elderly and the common oral conditions associated with age. Continue Reading Nutrition as an ally…
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How does diabetes affect our oral health?
Diabetes is a chronic disease with a high prevalence, which among other alterations can lead to significant complications in the oral health of those affected. For this reason, prevention and a specialised therapeutic approach in dental care are essential, especially for elderly people who live in nursing homes and have reduced mobility. Continue Reading How…
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Oral health in the face of Alzheimer’s disease
Over the last few years, several pieces of evidence have emerged that point to the relationship between gum disease and the development of dementias, including Alzheimer’s disease. Progressive cognitive impairment makes it very difficult to maintain proper oral hygiene habits, so specialised oral health care is essential for all those affected. Continue Reading Oral health…
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Does periodontitis contribute to glaucoma?
Over the last few years there have been important advances in scientific evidence indicating that periodontitis or gum disease, consisting of inflammation and infection of the ligaments and bones that support the teeth, shares pathogenic mechanisms with other systemic conditions affecting the state and functioning of the body, in multiple aspects. In previous articles we……
