mouth bacteria are carried by the bloodstream and can end up blocking the arteries, according to a study.
already knew that brushing your teeth is very important, but now a group of scientists has discovered that even you can prevent heart attacks and other heart problems.
Those who do at least twice a day reduced by 70% the risk of heart disease.
The authors of the study, published in the British Medical Journal believe that because the bacteria that causes inflammation in the mouth is carried by the bloodstream and just blocking the arteries.
is the first time that figures show something that had already been assuming for some time: the relationship of dental health with cardiovascular health.
The team of Professor Richard Watt, University College London, came to this conclusion after following the habits of about 12,000 people, men and women, average age 50 years. Gum Care
They found, inter alia that "periodontal disease (infection and inflammation of the gums) is associated with an increase of 19% of the risk of future cardiovascular disease."
"This increased risk is most prominent, 44% in people under 65 years," says research.
As she explained in Science of the BBC, Jane Dreaper, scientists warned that the risks are not comparable with other factors such as obesity or snuff, the most likely to cause heart attacks.
addition, according to research, "future studies will be needed to confirm whether the association between dental health and cardiovascular disease can be considered a cause or just a marker of risk. "
, however, considered useful for dentists to report on these risks to patients.
Especially since , as noted by the investigation, according to World Health Organization, infection and inflammation of the gums is the main cause of tooth loss among people over 40 years.
"Periodontal disease is highly prevalent, especially in the middle of life when heart disease are also more common, and this is caused mainly by poor dental hygiene, "says the study.
BBC Mundo.com
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