Impact of Dental Procedures on Bodily Functions and Cognition - #48025

No. Tooth removal, braces, wisdom tooth extraction, root canal treatment, or fillings do NOT affect brain capacity, memory, intelligence, or cognitive functions. Teeth and dental nerves are not connected to brain function in a way that affects thinking or memory. These procedures are local and only affect the mouth area. Only untreated dental infections (not the treatment itself) can rarely cause general health problems. So, you can be reassured — dental treatments have no harmful effect on other body functions or the brain.