Padilla-Son Dental Clinic

Padilla-Son Dental Clinic 🦷Offers General Dentistry, Orthodontics, and Dental Surgery.

ā˜Žļø 09327829063 Sun

šŸ“ Argao Corner Regidor St. Brgy. Poblacion, Candelaria, Quezon

02/08/2025
23/03/2025

Good oral hygiene is crucial
during orthodontic treatment to prevent common dental and gingival issues. 🦷

06/03/2025

Emerging research suggests that Alzheimer’s disease may be linked to an unexpected culprit — gum disease.

A study discovered the presence of Porphyromonas gingivalis, a bacteria responsible for chronic periodontitis, in the brains of deceased Alzheimer’s patients.

Researchers found that when mice were infected with the bacteria, it colonized their brains and triggered the production of amyloid beta, a protein commonly associated with Alzheimer’s. This evidence strengthens the hypothesis that the disease could have infectious origins rather than being solely a neurodegenerative disorder.

The study also revealed that toxic enzymes from the bacteria were present in individuals who had Alzheimer's-related brain changes but had not yet been diagnosed with dementia, suggesting the infection may begin years before symptoms appear.

This discovery opens the door to new potential treatments. A pharmaceutical company, Cortexyme, developed a compound called COR388, which showed promise in reducing both bacterial infection and amyloid beta accumulation in animal trials. While human trials are needed to confirm its effectiveness, the study underscores the importance of oral hygiene in brain health. Scientists remain cautiously optimistic, emphasizing that with no new dementia treatments in over 15 years, investigating all possible causes is crucial. While more research is needed, the link between gum disease and Alzheimer’s highlights a simple yet vital message: taking care of your teeth might help protect your brain in the long run.

Learn more: https://www.science.org/doi/10.1126/sciadv.aau3333

29/01/2025

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Clinic is closed today.
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22/08/2023

Sorry!
Clinic will be closed today.
We will resume Tomorrow 10am-4pm.

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Candelaria
4323

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 3pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm
Saturday 9am - 5pm

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