“Maintaining good oral hygiene, addressing dental issues early, and supporting a healthy oral microbiome may influence brain health more than we ever realized,” Joanna L’Heureux, a researcher at the University of Exeter Medical School, told The Epoch Times.
The oral microbiome—the community of bacteria, fungi, and viruses that live in our mouths—can influence brain health in multiple ways. Some microbial species are linked to better memory and focus, while others have been tied to cognitive decline and genetic risk factors for dementia.
