Severe tooth loss linked to increased risk of heart disease, study shows

A study shows severe tooth loss which typically occurs in old age, is linked with an increased risk of heart disease or stroke. Several studies established a general relationship between the high risk of heart and circulatory disorders and the loss of one or more teeth.

Hence, numerous heart problems are at developing risk due to poor oral health. This may seem like an odd relationship. But tooth loss or bad dental hygiene could allow unwanted bacteria to enter gums and create infections.

These infections then slowly seep into the circulation and induce inflammation. It can have an impact on the heart. However, some other factors, including blood pressure, cholesterol, and smoking are also significant in contributing to a higher risk of heart disease.

*People with more than half of tooth loss are at risk of developing serious health diseases*

As a result, it is challenging for researchers to prove a valid link between cardiovascular diseases and tooth loss. When researchers considered smoking in 2018 research in connection with heart disease, the link between tooth loss and cardiovascular diseases went lost.

However, some other studies provide evidence severe tooth loss is linked to an increased risk of heart disease. A recent study focused on severe tooth loss to resolve some of these conflicts regarding the risk of heart disease.

Data from 12 previously published studies monitored CVD and oral results across the age range of three to forty-nine years. Anita Aminoshariae is a dental researcher and endodontist at Case Western Reserve University in Ohio.

*Bad dental hygiene increases the risk of heart disease*

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Anita stated the research study clearly shows tooth loss is a significant predictor of cardiovascular disease mortality. It is not just a dental issue.

This relationship differed significantly between five studies that examined people with less than ten teeth remaining. Afterward, researchers also examined people with no teeth remaining at all.

However, the increased risk of cardiovascular death for those who experienced severe tooth loss or lost more than 22 teeth persisted. The research shows people who lost more or all of their teeth are at 66% risk of severe heart diseases.