If there was ever a good reason for regular visits to a dentist office, here it is.
A new study just out suggest that healthy behaviors like maintaining good dental health and even making sure your dentures fit properly, can help lower the risk for Alzheimer’s disease.
A Canadian Study of Health and Aging was conducted with data from over 7000 respondents. On an individual level, it showed how people who maintained healthy habits such as good dental hygiene, proper denture fit, and vision and bladder check ups were at a lower risk of developing Alzheimer’s. When individuals do not maintain their dental health or their general health, they are more susceptible to developing Alzheimer’s or even dementia.
Studies more and more show that developing Alzheimer’s is a long process that could take decades. That means that what you do now, could affect your future health.
For those concerned about developing Alzheimer’s or dementia should be practical. Taking care of yourself is doing simple, easy and consistent actions. Start by taking care of your dental health with regular dentist visits and general health early in life. Taking care of your dental health when you are younger, could lead to more benefits as you age than you originally thought! But it is never too late to take care of your teeth!