New Research Confirms Gum Disease as Emerging Stroke Risk Factor in Young Adults
SHERIDAN, WYOMING – April 6, 2025 - Oral Health and Brain Health: An Overlooked Connection
A groundbreaking new study has confirmed a strong association between gum disease and cryptogenic ischemic stroke (CIS) in young adults. The findings, revealed in the Journal of Dental Research, are drawing renewed attention to the urgent need for better oral hygiene practices—not just for dental health, but also for reducing the risk of life-threatening vascular events in those under 50.