812-853-3313Family Dentistry with Drs. Ogle, Schmitz, Hart, and Fickas would like to share the importance of the connection with our brain and our teeth.  Unhealthy teeth turn yellow and become painful and people lose their teeth. The appearance of our teeth is interconnected with our mood. Good teeth give confidence and willingness to smile more than others. The latest studies show the connections between the brain, memory, and dental health. These studies have shown that losing teeth can decrease your memory. The number of teeth is related to the person’s cognitive abilities. This is due to the loss of sensory impulses from movement of the jaw to the brain. With having less signals to the hippocampus in the brain, the loss of brain activity occurs resulting in memory loss.  Also, a poor diet that can cause loss of teeth can also affect brain power. Lack of vitamins and antioxidants can also cause neurological problems resulting in decreased brain function.  Drs. Ogle, Schmitz, Hart, and Fickas encourage proper dental hygiene for not only the health of your teeth but also the protection of your brain.
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