“Inflamed or bleeding gums are the first signs of gum disease, which affects 80% of us at some point,” according to Dr Nigel Carter of the British Dental Health Foundation. If this is not treated, it can result to tooth loss, as well as a number of serious conditions.
“Research suggests that gum disease can almost double your risk of coronary heart disease and triple a woman’s chances of giving birth prematurely,” says Dr Carter.
The result of a recent study reveal that men with erectile dysfunction are three times more likely to have gum disease.
“It’s thought that gum disease enables bacteria from the mouth to get into the bloodstream via damaged gums, resulting in wider health problems,” said Carter.
The problem can be addressed by proper dental care including brushing for two minutes twice a day, regular flossing of the teeth and eating of vegetables. According to a recently conducted German research, vegetarians are less likely than meat-eaters to suffer from bleeding gums, tooth loss and potential life-threatening conditions; an article from the mirror has noted.
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