Alzheimer's Disease

By Dr. Ryan Lepore

Comprehensive Dentistry

Common Symptoms of

Alzheimer's Disease

Personality changes

Cognitive impairment

Short-term memory problems

Difficulty with language

Unexplainable mood changes

Difficulties with attention or spatial orientation

How is

Alzheimer's

related to your mouth?

Research has found strong evidence that bacteria that cause gum disease, specifically Porphyromonas gingivalis (Pg), are linked to the development of Alzheimer's disease.

Lepore Comprehensive Dentistry

offers Salivary Testing

to Identify and Treat Pg.

This simple test helps us identify Pg and allows us to create a treatment plan to reduce bacteria in the mouth, which helps reduce your risk for Alzheimer's Disease.

We recommend the following to treat Pg:

Oral Probiotics

StellaLife VEGA Oral Rinse

Custom PerioProtect Trays