ASSOCIATION BETWEEN ORAL HYGIENE BEHAVIORS AND COGNITIVE FUNCTION
2024
Oral Hygiene and Cognitive Function
Sample size: 261772
publication
Evidence: moderate
Author Information
Author(s): Zhu Zheng, Yang Zhongfang, Qi Xiang, Mao Weiyu, Pei Yaolin, Wu Bei
Hypothesis
Improving oral hygiene behaviors may delay cognitive decline.
Conclusion
Regular toothbrushing is linked to better cognitive function and a lower risk of dementia.
Supporting Evidence
- Toothbrushing was associated with a significantly higher level of global cognitive function.
- Other oral hygiene behaviors were not associated with the risk of dementia.
Takeaway
Brushing your teeth regularly can help your brain stay healthy as you get older.
Methodology
A meta-analysis of interventional trials and cohort studies examining oral hygiene behaviors and cognitive function.
Participant Demographics
Adults from various studies.
Statistical Information
Confidence Interval
[95% CI, 0.19-1.10]
Statistical Significance
p > 0.05
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