The study consisted of the analysis of teeth and gums among participants with varying mouth conditions. Researchers found that the scores on memory and thinking tests were lower among those who had fewer teeth. Likewise, a person with no teeth scored significantly lower than a person with teeth. There are many theories behind these initial findings. Oral health could be caused by a poor diet, thus eliminating antioxidants in healthy foods that promote cognitive excellence. Or it could be as simple as a loss of memory and thinking skills results in a loss to remember to care for ones teeth. Researchers are still working to determine specific causes and effects but until a definitive answer is reached, we must put extra emphasis on maintaining oral health.
Daily brushing and flossing is essential to proper oral health. It is also crucial that routine visits to your dentist are made. This will prevent any problems you may have from getting worse. For more information on this study and its' findings, visit http://goo.gl/yIBB2S.
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