Brushing Your Teeth Can Stop Alzheimer's Disease!

When reading news online, you might see stories claiming that brushing your teeth can stop memory loss, or that gum disease causes Alzheimer’s disease. While these stories sound interesting, doctors and scientific studies show a different story. Here is what major health groups say about how your teeth and your brain are connected: Healthy Blood Flow Reduces the Risk of Alzheimer's disease.

 

Healthy Blood Flow Reduces the Risk of Alzheimer's disease.

The Heart Association looks at how blood flows through your body. Severe gum disease causes swelling and inflammation in your mouth. Over time, this swelling can spread through your blood vessels. While this does not directly cause Alzheimer’s, keeping your mouth healthy helps keep your heart and blood vessels working well.

Alzheimer’s Patients Often have more dental problems!

Dentists point out that just because two things happen at the same time does not mean one caused the other. Studies show that people with Alzheimer’s often have more dental problems. But this is usually because memory loss makes it hard to remember to brush, floss, and visit the dentist. In other words, memory loss leads to poor tooth care—not the other way around.

Sugar Causes Diabetes

The Diabetes Association focuses on how your body handles sugar. Health problems like diabetes can make gum disease worse, and gum disease can make diabetes harder to control. Because diabetes also affects brain health, having other health conditions can link poor dental health and memory loss together.


Why Brushing Still Matters

Scientific facts show that brushing your teeth will not stop or cure Alzheimer’s disease. However, taking care of your mouth is still very important for your health! Your teeth are meant to last your whole life. Brushing twice a day, flossing, and visiting your dentist helps prevent tooth pain, cavities, and gum problems. A bottle of water after lunch is more important than chewing gum. Even if brushing your teeth cannot protect your brain from memory diseases, keeping up with your daily dental care ensures your smile stays strong, healthy, and working well for your entire life.

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