The findings are reported this month in the Journal of Neurology, Neurosurgery, and Psychiatry.
Previous research has established a strong link between poor oral health and heart disease, stroke diabetes, and Alzheimer's disease.
Study: Dental care important for memory
November 13, 2009 A new study finds that adults ages 60 and older with high levels of the gum disease-causing bacteria are three times more likely to perform poorly on memory tests.
