Secrets of longevity: why it is important to monitor the health of the gums

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Gum disease prevention is ongoing as a benefit to oral hygiene. As recent research by scientists shows, the health of the gums and, in principle, all the tissues surrounding the teeth, can greatly affect the health and functioning of many organs. And even on how long a person will live.

Yes, periodontitis (inflammation of tissues adjacent to the root of the tooth) is included in the list of factors that increase the risk of cardiovascular diseases, which take the lives of millions of people, writes StusyFinds . Scientists of the Karolinska Institute in Stockholm (Sweden) recently came to this conclusion. “Our study shows that dental screening programs that include regular checkups and oral hygiene education help prevent first and subsequent heart attacks,” says one of the study's authors, Dr. Giulia Ferrannini.

Another study , conducted under the guidance of the University of Birmingham (UK), shows that patients with periodontal (tissue surrounding the tooth) diseases, including gingivitis (inflammation of the gums) and periodontitis (inflammation of the periodontium), have an increased risk of developing many diseases. These include autoimmune and cardiovascular diseases, as well as metabolic disorders, including type 2 diabetes.

And according to the European Society of Cardiology, people with periodontitis are also more likely to develop hypertension. According to cardiologists, high blood pressure is one of the main causes of premature death worldwide.