Finding A Link Between Oral Health & Dementia?

Can Oral Health Habits Affect Your Brain?

Dental researchers have determined a relationship between oral health habits and dementia.

According to a University of California study, oral health habits may affect whether a person develops dementia later in life. Researchers measured oral health habits of residents of a Laguna Hills, CA retirement community between 1992 and 2010. They followed 5,468 adults with no previous diagnosis of dementia age and a median age of 81 and determined that participants who reported brushing their teeth less than once per day had up to a 65 percent greater risk of developing dementia than those who brushed three times daily. Read More...

At Village Plaza Dental, your Eugene, OR dentist, Dr. Damion Gilday works with patients of all ages to preserve your oral health and keep you healthy for a lifetime. We recommend visiting the dentist twice yearly for a comprehensive exam and professional cleaning to keep plaque and calculus buildup from causing gum disease. Our patients with periodontal disease may need to visit our office more often throughout the year to manage their oral health. To schedule your dental checkup, call our office at (541) 343-3822 today!