{"id":1851,"date":"2020-11-18T12:38:21","date_gmt":"2020-11-18T07:08:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/royalimplant.com\/blogs\/?p=1851"},"modified":"2025-11-27T14:45:04","modified_gmt":"2025-11-27T09:15:04","slug":"effect-of-parkinsons-on-dental-health","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/royalimplant.com\/blogs\/effect-of-parkinsons-on-dental-health\/","title":{"rendered":"Effect of Parkinson’s on Dental Health."},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Parkinsons is a central nervous system disorder which affects movements that include tremors. Hence, when the nerve cells or neurons in an area of the brain impaired it leads to parkinsons disease. The neuron produces a chemical known as dopamine and when these neurons die or become impaired they produce less dopamine which causes movement problems such as stiffness or slowing of movements. Symptoms start gradually but both men and women equally affected. Does Parkinson’s really have an effect on dental health?<\/p>\n\n\n

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Symptoms of Parkinsons on dental health:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n


Oral health is one of the important aspects for the overall well being of a person. However, poor oral health is common in parkinsons patient. Symptoms include increased prevalence of gingivitis, dental caries, periodontal diseases<\/a>, xerostomia, orofacial pain<\/a>, burning mouth syndrome<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Dental Caries in parkinsons:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

There is difficulty in maintaining oral hygiene due to factors such as motor impairment, apathy, depression and dementia. Due to this the food which, not cleaned properly which in turn provides nutrition for bacteria leading to decay.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Should You Use Mouthwash<\/a> Before Or After Brushing?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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