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07/08/2025

Oral Health matters

A recent Japanese study has uncovered a concerning link between dental health and brain function, revealing that tooth loss and gum disease are associated with shrinkage of the hippocampus—the brain region critical for memory and closely tied to Alzheimer’s disease.

Researchers tracked 172 adults aged 55 and older over four years, monitoring their dental health and measuring brain volume with MRI scans. They found that participants with mild gum disease who lost teeth experienced hippocampal shrinkage at an accelerated rate—roughly equal to an extra year of brain aging for every tooth lost.

Interestingly, those with severe gum disease who retained more teeth also showed faster brain shrinkage, suggesting that keeping diseased teeth may be harmful to brain health. The findings stress the importance of not just preserving teeth, but keeping them healthy through consistent dental care and effective gum disease management.

Although the study involved a relatively small, localized group and does not prove causation, it adds to growing evidence that oral health influences cognitive health. It’s a strong reminder that caring for your teeth could be an important step in protecting memory and brain function as you age.

07/08/2025

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A recent Japanese study has uncovered a concerning link between dental health and brain function, revealing that tooth loss and gum disease are associated with shrinkage of the hippocampus—the brain region critical for memory and closely tied to Alzheimer’s disease.

Researchers tracked 172 adults aged 55 and older over four years, monitoring their dental health and measuring brain volume with MRI scans. They found that participants with mild gum disease who lost teeth experienced hippocampal shrinkage at an accelerated rate—roughly equal to an extra year of brain aging for every tooth lost.

Interestingly, those with severe gum disease who retained more teeth also showed faster brain shrinkage, suggesting that keeping diseased teeth may be harmful to brain health. The findings stress the importance of not just preserving teeth, but keeping them healthy through consistent dental care and effective gum disease management.

Although the study involved a relatively small, localized group and does not prove causation, it adds to growing evidence that oral health influences cognitive health. It’s a strong reminder that caring for your teeth could be an important step in protecting memory and brain function as you age.

06/08/2025

Oral Health = Heart Health

Think brushing your teeth is just about avoiding cavities and bad breath? Think again. A major study involving over 1,500 hospitalized adults found a striking connection between bedtime brushing and heart health. Those who skipped brushing at night, or didn’t brush at all, faced significantly higher risks of cardiovascular events and even death compared to those who brushed before bed.

The science behind this is eye-opening. Oral bacteria don’t just stay in your mouth. When you sleep without brushing, these microbes multiply and can enter your bloodstream, triggering inflammation throughout the body. Chronic inflammation is a well-known contributor to heart disease, stroke, and other serious conditions. In contrast, brushing at night helps clear harmful bacteria before they can do damage while you sleep.

Key findings from the study revealed that people who brushed only in the morning had notably worse outcomes. The group who brushed only at night had the best survival rates, with hazard ratios around 0.55 to 0.59. That’s nearly a 45 percent lower risk compared to non-brushers. Smoking, not surprisingly, made everything worse, especially for those who skipped brushing at night.

Brushing your teeth before bed may seem like a simple, even boring habit. But according to science, it could be one of the most powerful and affordable steps you can take to protect your cardiovascular health.

So next time you're tempted to crash without brushing, think of your heart, not just your teeth.

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