Study participants with a type of bacteria associated with gum disease were more likely to suffer some form of cognitive impairment.
The main idea of the text is that oral hygiene may play a role in preventing dementia.
The study suggests a link between the bacteria in your mouth, specifically Porphyromonas gingivalis, and cognitive health, particularly for individuals carrying the APOE4 gene which increases Alzheimer's risk.
Brushing and flossing may help reduce the risk of cognitive decline in those individuals. This builds on previous research linking oral health to dementia.
The main idea of the text is that oral hygiene may play a role in preventing dementia. The study suggests a link between the bacteria in your mouth, specifically Porphyromonas gingivalis, and cognitive health, particularly for individuals carrying the APOE4 gene which increases Alzheimer's risk. Brushing and flossing may help reduce the risk of cognitive decline in those individuals. This builds on previous research linking oral health to dementia.