Risk of mental health and heart conditions higher with Periodontitis
Periodontitis is common tooth infection but largely preventable. It's usually the result of poor oral hygiene. Periodontitis is known to enter bloodstream through gum tissue, possibly affecting other parts of your body. Periodontitis is linked with respiratory disease, rheumatoid arthritis, coronary artery disease and problems controlling blood sugar in diabetes.
A University of Birmingham-led study shows an increased risk of patients developing illnesses including mental ill-health and heart conditions if they have a GP-inputted medical history of periodontal (gum) disease. Experts carried out a first of its kind study of the GP records of 64,379 patients who had a GP-inputted recorded history of periodontal disease, including gingivitis and periodontitis (the condition that occurs if gum disease is left untreated and can lead to tooth loss).
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