Boost your health by brushing your teeth

Periodontal (gum) disease has been linked to poor health outcomes such as diabetes and heart disease.

Now evidence is growing that gum disease may be a risk factor for dementia too. Researchers have tracked the health of men and women in a 6 month survey in the UK.

They found that those with Alzheimer’s disease declined 6 times faster if they had gum disease.

Your mouth is close to your heart, lungs and brain so keeping your mouth healthy may help reduce other diseases too.