Old news, but so many don’t know!

Alzheimer’s starts in the mouth? Gum disease, oral bacteria strongly linked to mind-robbing condition

https://www.braintomorrow.com/alzheimers-gum-disease-link/

JULY 13, 2022

Researchers from the Tufts University School of Dental Medicine suggest a link between a common bacteria that promotes the progression of periodontal disease and Alzheimer’s disease. Jake Jinkun Chen, professor of periodontology and director of the Division of Oral Biology at Tufts University School of Dental Medicine, and his colleagues believe that targeting Fusobacterium nucleatum (F. nucleatum) can kill two birds with one stone, slowing the progression of both diseases.

Recently, researchers have found that F. nucleatum is linked to a variety of conditions ranging from premature baby delivery to colorectal cancer. In the case of periodontal disease, the bacteria impacts the gums and jaw. If left untreated, it can result in loose teeth and loss teeth. It can also exacerbate inflammation, which is a symptom of most chronic disease, like Type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular disease.

In Chen’s latest research, experiments were first done to note the relationship between the bacteria and microglial cells. These are immune cells within the brain that remove damaged neurons and maintain the health of the central nervous system. Mice were used to conduct the experiments, and it was found that F. nucleatum results in abnormal growth of microglial cells.

Due to an increase in these cells, the body seemed to respond by increasing inflammation. Chronic inflammation is considered key in determining neurodegeneration progression in Alzheimer’s disease patients. “Our studies show that F. nucleatum can reduce the memory and thinking skills in mice through certain signal pathways. This is a warning sign to researchers and clinicians alike,” says Chen, in a statement.

Links between this and periodontal disease have been made in the past by researchers, and largely due to inflammation. While this latest researcher doesn’t show that periodontal disease perfectly leads to Alzheimer’s disease, it does worsen symptoms if it’s caused by F. nucleatum and is left untreated.

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So, obviously, the SOLUTION is FREE DENTAL CARE for ALL!

Instead, they find more ways to profit off our misery:

“… Their lab has also designed a molecule called adipoAI, which is anti-inflammatory and can combat this bacteria. Chen hopes that their work and findings can support the start of clinical trials to measure efficacy. This means that their research has great therapeutic potential for discovering drugs that target exact pathways to mitigate progression of various diseases, especially early-stage Alzheimer’s.”

Anyone with half a brain already knows how to “combat” bacteria in the mouth.

Do they all have brain damage?  Psychopaths???

What happened to PREVENTION?

They are ONLY interested in PROFITS off the wealthy and leave the working stiffs to suffer and die.

In 2016 I paid almost $600 to fix three cavities.   

I couldn’t afford the $5,000+ treatment plan to replace cracking mercury fillings (NOT the right way!), 30 year old crowns and a tooth that broke many years ago.

In spring 2020 I got estimates between $600 – $800 for periodontal treatment and I decided to go to the Bullhead City Dental College as they charged only about $100.   But, it required three trips to Bullhead (160 mile round trips) and shopping for groceries in Bullhead SUCKS.

It certainly was educational, as I had no idea that much of Bullhead is comprised of old singlewide fire traps and wealthy neighborhoods along the river with gigantic Trump banners.   I can’t even believe that the health department allowed Smith to operate with a bare concrete floor full of holes, filthy and unsafe.  Unreal.  And of course they had few organics.

One time I drove to the Safeway in Mohave Valley (more rich people) and while the store was beautiful and super clean, I didn’t find many organics either.

Making end of life decisions – it’s tough to decide how to spend limited funds. 

Obviously, fixing cavities and periodontal treatment have priority.    I lost a tiny filling and it was almost $300 to fix it.  But, it’s better to pay than to wait for the cavity to get larger and luckily I had the money.

My blood test for mercury was negative, but I so wish I could get the mercury fillings removed.    I never chew gum and don’t eat nuts in shells anymore.  I used to enjoy shelling nuts while watching Netflix, but one little piece of shell could easily break another tooth or brittle filling.

The Dental College keeps leaving VMs for me because I’m long overdue for my follow-up appointment.

Not only have I been so incredibly busy, but they won’t treat me if my blood pressure is high.

I think it was at my last appointment when it was 148 / 90, very low for me, but they almost sent me back home.

I so miss the shutdowns and unemployment, being able to slow down and destress after the Loony Bin trauma. I even had time to do all sorts of meditations and breathing exercises.

At my first Dental College appointment the supervising dentist was very surprised that I had chronic high blood pressure as it was completely normal.  I was shocked. The pandemic saved my life.

I have not taken my blood pressure in months.  It stresses me to think about it.

Called the Dental College at 928-704-7788, but only got an announcement with limited hours until 7/18, had to leave a message.

https://www.mohave.edu/academics/certificates/dentalhygiene/

I could try to schedule an appointment when I do my next dump run and then it’s only another 40 or so miles.  Of course the stress of the possible rejection due to high blood pressure increases my blood pressure and I’ll have to remember to take weed.  Usually I only smoke at night at home.  And that’s all I can do about my teeth for now.

When your life expectancy is at best a few years due to lack of funds to continue living, spending many thousands (I don’t have) on replacing mercury fillings and crowns is not an option.

But I did get a $90 WaterPik, so much better than flossing.

Just a few days ago I saw an interview with a doctor talking about a NEW way to examine the mouth that shows everything almost like a hologram.  He explained how older people get lesions and how important it is to keep bacteria out of the mouth as they impact not just the brain.  I doubt that any dentist in Mohave County has such equipment and I certainly couldn’t afford it.