Researchers who followed close to 5,500 elderly people over an 18-year period, found those who reported brushing their teeth less than once a day were up to 65% more likely to develop dementia than those who brushed daily.
People who keep their teeth and gums healthy with regular brushing may have a lower risk of developing dementia later in life, according to a new study, says Dr. Jay M. Marks.
“Not only does the state of your mind predict what kind of oral health habits you practice, it may be that your oral health habits influence whether or not you get dementia,” said Annlia Paganini-Hill, who led the study at the University of California.
People who keep their teeth and gums healthy with regular brushing may have a lower risk of developing dementia later in life, according to a new study, says Dr. Jay M. Marks.
“Not only does the state of your mind predict what kind of oral health habits you practice, it may be that your oral health habits influence whether or not you get dementia,” said Annlia Paganini-Hill, who led the study at the University of California.
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