Each year, we are learning more about the significant impact gum disease takes on overall health. We already know diabetes is a risk factor for this chronic inflammatory oral — but relatively new research also says having gum disease may be associated with cognitive disorders such as Dementia and Alzheimer’s disease. In fact, people with gum disease are more likely to develop the former as those who do not. Keep reading to learn more about how gum disease can affect your memory… and what you can do to prevent these scary side effects.
