One of the victories of modern medicine is that people are living longer than ever before in history. Unfortunately, with an older population, Alzheimer’s disease diagnoses are on the rise. Is this purely age related, or is there another factor at play? Given that June is Alzheimer’s and Brain Awareness Month, this is the perfect time to learn about the hidden connection between gum disease and the increase in Alzheimer’s cases, and find out what you can do to improve your gum health.
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