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Does oral health influence brain health? New data outline link
Share on PinterestCould oral health have a bearing on brain health? Image credit: NICK VEASEY/SCIENCE PHOTO LIBRARY/Getty Images. Brain health affects how well the brain functions in various aspects of life. Multiple factors contribute to positive brain health, including lifestyle choices and habits. Data from a recent study suggest that poor oral health may be linked to poor brain health. Further research is needed to fully understand how oral health impacts brain health. The human brain controls body functions — its health greatly influences a person’s well-being. There is still much about the brain that researchers are still working to understand, including what factors influence brain health. In a new…