{"id":1851,"date":"2020-11-18T12:38:21","date_gmt":"2020-11-18T07:08:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/royalimplant.com\/blogs\/?p=1851"},"modified":"2026-07-03T11:20:52","modified_gmt":"2026-07-03T05:50:52","slug":"parkinsons-disease-on-dental-health","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/royalimplant.com\/blogs\/parkinsons-disease-on-dental-health\/","title":{"rendered":"Parkinson\u2019s Disease and Dental Health: Oral Care Tips"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Parkinson’s disease 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\n

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This article is for patients with Parkinson\u2019s disease, their caregivers, and family members who want to understand how Parkinson\u2019s can affect oral hygiene, chewing, swallowing, saliva control, dentures, implants, crowns, and routine dental visits. It is especially useful for patients who have tremors, stiffness, slow hand movement, dry mouth, drooling, food lodgement, bad breath, loose dentures, bleeding gums, frequent cavities, or difficulty sitting through long dental appointments. Parkinson\u2019s does not mean dental treatment cannot be done, but it does mean dental care may need shorter appointments, better planning, caregiver support, and a preventive approach.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Why Parkinson\u2019s patients need a preventive dental plan<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Patients with Parkinson\u2019s may find daily brushing and flossing difficult because of tremors, rigidity, reduced hand coordination, fatigue, depression, or cognitive changes. Over time, this can increase plaque accumulation, gum inflammation, cavities, food lodgement, and denture-related problems. A preventive plan should include regular dental reviews, professional cleaning, fluoride toothpaste, interdental cleaning aids, tongue cleaning, and early treatment of small dental problems before they become painful or infected. Research reviews suggest that oral health in Parkinson\u2019s patients is often poorer than in healthy individuals and is linked with disease severity, duration, and medication use.<\/p>\n\n\n

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Dental Caries with Parkinson’s disease<\/strong><\/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

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