Healthy Mouth, Healthy Brain?

Is it possible that children with good oral hygiene are smarter than kids without?

According to the American Journal of Public Health, both learning ability and school attendance improve when children receive regular dental care. Oral health is as important as booster shots and should be a regular part of school preparation.

According to the Surgeon General of the United States, children lose an estimated 51 million school hours each year due to dental related problems. Studies show that children with even low grade pain tend to focus on their discomfort subconsciously and consequently do not absorb lessons and perform below their proven ability.