{"id":49,"date":"2024-06-19T03:26:42","date_gmt":"2024-06-19T03:26:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.pagefamilydental.com\/blog\/?p=49"},"modified":"2025-07-02T18:28:32","modified_gmt":"2025-07-02T18:28:32","slug":"good-oral-hygiene-and-your-memory","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.pagefamilydental.com\/blog\/2024\/06\/19\/good-oral-hygiene-and-your-memory\/","title":{"rendered":"Keep Smiling, Keep Living: The Power of Good Oral Hygiene"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Remember how proud you were of your child at their high school graduation, or the joy you felt on their wedding day? Those memories are priceless; staying healthy ensures you can continue creating more cherished memories. Keeping up with your oral hygiene<\/a> can help you retain your memories for years to come!<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

How Does a Healthy Smile Impact the Brain?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

According to a study published by the American Academy of Neurology, researchers have discovered a link between good oral hygiene and a healthy brain.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Much of the existing research states that the presence of gum disease and tooth loss are contributing factors to negative cognitive decline. The inflammation that occurs when bacteria attack the gum tissue causes the gums to recede, resulting in bone and eventual tooth loss. If you allow inflammation and bacteria to build up in your mouth, it enters your bloodstream and can travel to the brain, resulting in diseases such as dementia and Alzheimer\u2019s.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

However, when a person decides to take better care of their dental hygiene, the chances of gum disease and tooth loss decrease, resulting in better brain health.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How Can Better Oral Hygiene Be Achieved?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

It\u2019s never too late to start taking better care of your teeth and gums, so no matter your age, you can take the necessary steps that will have you seeing a healthier smile. These might include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n