A study of adults aged 55 and older found a surprising connection between gum disease, tooth loss, and changes in the hippocampus — a brain region strongly involved in memory.

The hidden connection between your teeth and memory is real, and understanding it could change how you think about your dental routine. A study published in the journal Neurology by the American Academy of Neurology found that gum disease and tooth loss were linked to brain shrinkage in the hippocampus. That’s the part of your brain responsible for memory and learning. When your hippocampus shrinks, your memory can take a hit.

Despite the fact that nearly everyone has teeth or had teeth, there is still a lot of mystery and misconceptions surrounding them. So educate and amaze yourself with these ten crazy facts about your teeth below!

Memory is the faculty of the mind by which data or information is encoded, stored, and retrieved when needed.

Self-Care means taking the time to do things that help you live well and improve both your physical health and mental health

The goal is to ensures short and long term vitality & health and to get a physical body that is strong, flexible and fit through each stage of our lifes.