Bryan Johnson· Author
Gum disease (often due to untreated tooth decay) increases the risk of heart disease by 20%. Similarly, poor oral health increase the risk of dementia by approximately 22-30%.
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Gum disease (often due to untreated tooth decay) increases the risk of heart disease by 20%. Similarly, poor oral health increase the risk of dementia by approximately 22-30%.
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Similarly, poor oral health increase the risk of dementia by approximately 22-30%.