Brush up on your oral health: Is flossing the key to preserving your brain health?

With a growing body of research linking the bacteria that causes gum disease to dementia and Alzheimer’s, it’s all the more important to prioritise your oral health

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Could regular flossing be the key to preserving your brain health in later life? 

This may sound unlikely, but the connection between the microbes residing in your mouth and cognitive decline represents one of the most fascinating new frontiers in dementia research.