Tag Archives: Brushing

Brushing, Flossing Could Help Protect Against Dementia

Dementia has been added to the long list of health problems potentially associated with poor oral health. The finding, published in Neurology,1 suggests dental health is associated with hippocampal atrophy — shrinkage of the hippocampus brain region that serves as a marker for Alzheimer’s disease.2 In short, “Retaining more healthy teeth without periodontal disease may… Read More »