Adults suffering from depression and anxiety were less likely to practice good oral hygiene.

The bacterium Porphyromonas gingivalis is often found in brain samples taken from dementia patients.

Poor oral health doubles the risk of stroke, researchers have found.

Only 42.4% of Americans 50 or older have all their natural teeth.

Poor oral health can lead to maladjustments to the jaw, which can also produce TMJ.

Those with poor oral health run a 56% higher risk for developing human papillomavirus (HPV).

Bacteria from gingivitis can multiply and place an increasing burden on the heart and valves.

Oral bacteria can help plaque accumulate in blood vessels, which can lead to heart attacks.

Half of test subjects who suffered from stomach ulcers had oral bacterium in their stomachs.

Tissue inflammation caused by oral bacteria weakens the body’s ability to use insulin and control blood sugar.

As many as 18 percent of premature births are due to periodontal infection.

Those with osteoporosis who practice poor oral hygiene are more prone to suffer tooth loss.

Lung infections can more easily occur when bacteria, fungal agents and their toxic byproducts are allowed to grow and multiply in the mouth due to poor oral hygiene.