Gum Infections Could Be Linked To Heart Ailment, Claims New Study

Long-term dental issues may be excruciatingly painful and disrupt people’s lives, which is why it’s crucial to maintain good oral hygiene. The first author of the study and assistant professor at Hiroshima University’s Health Service Center Shunsuke Miyauchi said that periodontitis is linked to chronic inflammation which is a major factor in the development of atrial fibrosis progression and pathogenesis, reported the Science Daily. The outcome indicated that the intensity of the atrial fibrosis increased with the severity of the periodontitis, indicating that the inflammation of the gums may exacerbate inflammation and cardiac illness. According to the corresponding author Yukiko Nakano, professor of cardiovascular medicine at Hiroshima University’s Graduate School of Biomedical and Health Sciences, periodontal care may help with comprehensive atrial fibrillation management along with reducing other risk factors like weight, the activity of individuals and also the consumption of tobacco and alcohol. Nakano warned that although there appears to be a connection between gum disease and the severity of atrial fibrosis, this study did not essentially prove that one condition causes the other.