Updated 16:36 26 Feb 2025 GMTPublished 12:52 21 Feb 2025 GMT

Scientists discover Alzheimer's cause could actually come from inside your mouth

Several studies have pointed to a connection between gum health and brain function

Rhianna Benson

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Rhianna Benson

Rhianna is an Entertainment Journalist at LADbible Group, working across LADbible, UNILAD and Tyla. She has a Masters in News Journalism from the University of Salford and a Masters in Ancient History from the University of Edinburgh. She previously worked as a Celebrity Reporter for OK! and New Magazines, and as a TV Writer for Reach PLC.

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Scientists discover Alzheimer's cause could actually come from inside your mouth

Several studies have pointed to a connection between gum health and brain function

Scientists discover Alzheimer's cause could actually come from inside your mouth

Several studies have pointed to a connection between gum health and brain function

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