A healthy mouth also means a healthy heart, a new review suggests.
“Our findings clearly show that tooth loss is not just a dental issue, but a significant predictor of
mortality,” said lead researcher Dr. Anita Aminoshariae, a professor with the Case Western Reserve University School of Dental Medicine in Cleveland.is essential, not only for a healthy smile, but also for a healthy heart,” Aminoshariae added in a Case Western news release. “This study underscores the importance of regular dental check-ups and preventive care to reduce the risk of serious cardiovascular events.
For the new review, researchers pooled data from 12 previous studies examining the association between tooth loss and heart-related death.had a 66% higher chance of dying from heart problems, compared to those who didn't.The new study was published recently in theThe point at which risk skyrocketed appeared to be 10 or fewer teeth, researchers noted.
"The magic number is 10,” Aminoshariae said. “For those who had 10 teeth or less, they're in trouble.”Copyright © 2024 HealthDay. All rights reserved.
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