Good Oral Health Promotes Clear Thinking

The key to dental health is routine preventive care.
There is already research that links gum disease with heart disease, stroke, diabetes, and Alzheimer’s disease. Now, a recent study suggests that gum disease may also be associated with poorer thinking skills. Researchers found that adults aged 60 and older with the highest levels of the gum disease-causing pathogen Porphyromonas gingivalis were three times more likely to experience trouble recalling a three-word sequence over time than those with lower levels of the pathogen. Adults with the highest levels of the pathogen were also two times more likely to fail three-digit reverse subtraction tests. It is thought that gum disease influences brain function through several mechanisms, including causing body-wide inflammation, a risk factor for loss of mental function.

If you have concerns or questions about the well being of your teeth and gums, call the office of Richard Seidler, D.D.S. - Family Dentistry at 972.625.2222. Please don’t let unwarranted fears keep you from maintaining your dental health. Your chances of needing expensive treatment in the future because of neglect today are a far greater concern. The key to dental health is routine preventive care. Most insurance companies allow two cleanings per year. Have you had yours this year? We’re located at 5000 Main Street at South Colony Boulevard, Suite 206, The Colony, where we are currently accepting new patients. Most dental insurance accepted.

Did you know?
As scientists slowly collect evidence that links oral health with brain function and overall health, patients have more reason than ever to brush and floss and visit the dentist regularly.

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