So, from now onwards, remember that brushing your teeth twice a day does good not only to your teeth, but as well as your heart.
Over the last two decades, there has been increased interest in the like between oral hygiene and heart related diseases, and it has been noted that inflammation in the body, including mouth and gums plays vital role in the buildup of clogged arteries.
The researchers from Scottish Health Survey analyzed data about lifestyle behavior such as smoking, physical activity and oral health routines. Individuals were asked how often they visited the dentist (at least once every six months, every one to two years, or rarely/never) and how often they brushed their teeth. The data gathered from the interviews were linked to hospital admissions and deaths in Scotland until December 2007.
It was found that 60% of participants who visited the dentist regularly had good oral hygiene. During the eight years of follow-up, 555 participants developed heart disease, which was fatal in 170 cases. In 74% (411 cases) of heart disease events, the principal diagnosis was coronary heart disease. Participants who reported poor oral hygiene (never/rarely brushed their teeth) were twice more likely to suffer a heart related event than others.
These findings show that poor oral hygiene is associated with higher risk of heart disease and low grade inflammation.
- British Medical Journal
Over the last two decades, there has been increased interest in the like between oral hygiene and heart related diseases, and it has been noted that inflammation in the body, including mouth and gums plays vital role in the buildup of clogged arteries.
The researchers from Scottish Health Survey analyzed data about lifestyle behavior such as smoking, physical activity and oral health routines. Individuals were asked how often they visited the dentist (at least once every six months, every one to two years, or rarely/never) and how often they brushed their teeth. The data gathered from the interviews were linked to hospital admissions and deaths in Scotland until December 2007.
It was found that 60% of participants who visited the dentist regularly had good oral hygiene. During the eight years of follow-up, 555 participants developed heart disease, which was fatal in 170 cases. In 74% (411 cases) of heart disease events, the principal diagnosis was coronary heart disease. Participants who reported poor oral hygiene (never/rarely brushed their teeth) were twice more likely to suffer a heart related event than others.
These findings show that poor oral hygiene is associated with higher risk of heart disease and low grade inflammation.
- British Medical Journal
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