A healthy mouth also means a healthy heart, a new review suggests.
People who’ve lost teeth are more likely to die from heart problems – and the more teeth lost, the higher the risk, researchers found.
“Our findings clearly show that tooth loss is not just a dental issue, but a significant predictor of cardiovascular disease mortality,†said lead researcher Dr. Anita Aminoshariae, a professor with the Case Western Reserve University School of Dental Medicine in Cleveland.
“Maintaining good oral health 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.â€
For the new review, researchers pooled data from 12 previous studies examining the association between tooth loss and heart-related death.
The data revealed that people who’d lost several teeth had a 66% higher chance of dying from heart problems, compared to those who didn’t.
People who’d lost all their teeth had an even higher risk of heart-related death, results show.
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