Study finds link between flossing and cognitive decline
By Nancy Clanton, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution Troy Warren for CNT Nursing college researchers say oral health important to staying sharp later in life The key to cognitive decline might be stuck in your teeth. An analysis by researchers at New York Uniersity’s Rory Meyers College of Nursing found brushing and flossing your teeth may prevent cognitive impairment and dementia. “Given the staggering number of people diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease and dementia each year, and the opportunity to improve oral health across the life span, it’s important to gain a deeper understanding of the connection between poor oral health and cognitive decline,”…