The link between brushing your teeth and heart disease
When we buy toothpaste in the supermarket, some supermarket staff will recommend customers to buy a certain product by saying that brushing teeth with toothpaste with a high sterilization rate will help prevent heart disease. Does brushing your teeth have anything to do with heart disease? Studies have shown that poor oral hygiene can lead to bacteria in the blood, leading to inflammation in the body. Inflammation increases the risk of atrial fibrillation (irregular heart rhythm) and heart failure.
According to an article published in the European Journal of Cardiology in 2019, a Korean researcher tracked 161,286 participants of the Korean National Health Insurance System aged 40-79 for 10 and a half years. Over 10.5 years of follow-up, brushing three or more times a day was associated with a 10 percent lower risk of atrial fibrillation and a 12 percent lower risk of heart failure. At the same time, the study stated that due to the limitation of the survey area and this is an observational study, these data cannot form a causal relationship. At the same time, the magazine editorial also mentioned that brushing teeth can prevent atrial fibrillation and heart failure as the conclusion of preventing heart disease is too early. Although it has not been proven that poor oral health causes heart disease, nor that treating existing gum disease reduces the risk of heart disease, studies have shown that:
· Gum disease (periodontitis) is associated with an increased risk of heart disease.
Poor teeth can increase the risk of bacterial infection in the blood, which can affect the heart valves. Oral health may be especially important if a person has an artificial heart valve.
· The type of tooth loss is associated with coronary artery disease.
There is a strong link between diabetes and cardiovascular disease, and there is evidence that people with diabetes may benefit from periodontal treatment.
Although oral health is not the key to preventing heart disease, there is no reason why we should not do this simple and low-cost daily behavior of cleaning teeth. The researchers recommend brushing at least twice a day for 2-3 minutes and regular dental checkups and cleanings.
In addition, if you want to prevent atrial fibrillation, heart failure or other cardiovascular diseases, it is recommended to exercise regularly, eat a low-salt diet, avoid excessive drinking and caffeine, do not smoke; control cholesterol; and maintain a BMI of less than 24.
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