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Oral health and healthy chewing for healthy cognitive ageing: A comprehensive narrative review.

Lucia Lopez-ChaichioMiguel Padial-MolinaFrancisco O'ValleJosé Antonio Gil MontoyaAndres CatenaPablo Galindo-Moreno
Published in: Gerodontology (2020)
Available evidence suggests that oral and cognitive health are more interconnected than previously thought. Therefore, maintenance and adequate restoration of the whole masticatory system are important for the prevention of cognitive decline. In summary, oral and chewing health lead to healthy cognitive ageing.
Keyphrases
  • cognitive decline
  • healthcare
  • public health
  • mild cognitive impairment
  • oral health
  • mental health
  • health information
  • health promotion
  • risk assessment
  • human health