The Link Between Gum Disease and Alzheimer’s
Oral Hygiene
Practicing good oral hygiene isn’t just a great practice for achieving the perfect smile and protecting your teeth. Did you know that regular brushing and flossing can also help preserve your memory function?
Perhaps you have heard that your oral health can affect your heart health but you may be wondering how it could also affect your memory function too? Recently at the University of Louisville School of Dentistry a study revealed that the bacteria linked to gum disease could also be linked to Alzheimer’s disease. The study suggests that this bacteria[…]