Brushing your teeth can save not just your smile—it can save your brain. Based on a new study, published in Neurology Open Access, people with cavities and gum disease were nearly twice as likely to have a stroke as people with healthy teeth. The findings point to a lesser-known connection between mouth health and brain health, with gum inflammation potentially leading to stealthy damage to the blood vessels that keep your brain functioning at peak levels.
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