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| Maintain Your Health With A Healthy Mouth |
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.
At Cooley Smiles Family & Cosmetic Dentistry, we strongly encourage all of our patients to visit twice a year for a professional cleaning and exam by the doctor. This ensures that gum disease and dental decay are kept in check and your mouth maintains a healthy environment for a healthy body. For our patients with periodontal disease, Dr. Aaron and Dr. Brandon Cooley may recommend more frequent visits to treat the higher counts of bacteria and control your dental disease. To schedule your new patient or regular checkup with your Bellevue, WA dentists, call us at (425) 998-6998 for your appointment!
