Researchers say keeping your teeth brushed and flossed can help preserve memory.
The study at West Virginia University has found a link between gum disease and memory loss.
Genetic Link Between Gum Disease and Heart Attack Found
Many studies have documented the relationship of gum disease to a high risk of heart attacks.
Many studies have documented the relationship of gum disease to a high risk of heart attacks.
"You'll not only be more likely to keep your teeth, but you'll also reduce your risk of heart attack, stroke and memory loss.
"This could have great implications for health of our aging populations," Crout said.
Smokers may Need to Contend With Chronic Gum Disease
Smokers more prone to chronic gum disease, say a group of American researchers.
Smokers more prone to chronic gum disease, say a group of American researchers.
The team conducted their research on 270 elderly aged 70 and older. They were given oral exams and memory test.
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Smokers At Higher Risk Of Chronic Gum Disease - Here's Why
Scientists in the USA have discovered why smokers may be more prone to chronic gum disease (periodontitis).
Scientists in the USA have discovered why smokers may be more prone to chronic gum disease (periodontitis).
"If you have a gum infection, you'll have an increased level of inflammatory byproducts," Crout explained.
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"We'd like to go full circle and do an intervention, to clean up some of the problems in the mouth and then see if the inflammatory markers go down," he added.
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