Tooth Health as a Longevity Indicator: Japan Links Oral Care to Longer Life
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New studies from Japan link oral frailty and missing/untreated teeth with higher mortality and shorter healthy life expectancy in older adults; regular dental visits and having filled teeth are associated with longer life, suggesting dental health is a key factor in aging and longevity.
It’s Not Your Heart or Brain, It’s Your Teeth That Reveal How Long You’ll Live Indian Defence Review
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