Surprising brain boost: Brushing your teeth may reduce the risk of dementia, new study suggests
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A new study published in the journal Neurology indicates that brushing the teeth and taking good care of dental health may help to reduce the risk of dementia.
Gum disease and tooth loss were linked with less gray matter and declining mental health. For those with mild gum disease, fewer teeth was associated with a faster rate of brain shrinkage in the left hippocampus. Maureen Mackey is managing editor of lifestyle for Fox News Digital.
These findings have clinical implications as regular visits to the dentist may help prevent Alzheimer's, scientists pointed out.
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