Take Care of Your Mouth to Protect Your Brain

Delve into a recent observational study involving middle-aged adults, exposing the correlation between poor oral health and elevated neuroimaging markers associated with white brain matter injury.

STORY AT-A-GLANCE

• The delicate balance of bacteria in your mouth is as important to your health as your gut microbiome

• Periodontal disease is initiated by an increase in Porphyromonas gingivalis, a bacteria that also impairs your innate immune response and increases your risk of Type 2 diabetes, heart disease, pneumonia, autoimmune conditions and mental h…