Hard to believe that the condition of the oral cavity affects the functioning of the heart, but the findings of scientists unambiguous relationship really is.
This is the conclusion reached by researchers of the University of Seoul (South Korea).
During the experiment, she tried to find a connection between oral health and risk of atrial fibrillation. They assessed the health of 160,000 people aged 40 to 79 years, using the data of the Korean national health insurance system (It contains information about the diseases of every citizen, as well as its weight, height, particular way of life, including the habits of hygiene teeth).
During follow-up from 3% experiment participants observed atrial fibrillation, and another 5% were diagnosed heart failure. At the same time found a link with the habits to adhere to oral hygiene.
The authors explain the project, the link between heart disease and the cleaning of the teeth remains a mystery to medicine. Perhaps this is due to the fact that dental cleaning helps reduce the amount of bacteria in the oral cavity and reduces the risk of their falling into the blood.You will also be interesting to read, Gadgets are not dangerous for children.
