The relationship between gingivitis and blood pressure

Dentists have always recommended the need to take care of oral hygiene, including the tongue, teeth and gums, and have warned that the lack of oral hygiene causes many complications to the health of the mouth and of health as a whole. This study confirms this as well as the links between a bad

Gingivitis and blood pressure:

A recent study conducted by an Italian university has linked dental hygiene negligence with high blood pressure, pointing out that people with healthy gums and tooth decay have low blood pressure and benefit more from antihypertensive drugs.

The results of the study, published by the University of Lucuela in Italy, according to which patients with gum disease should regularly monitor their blood pressure. The study also showed that patients with high blood pressure could benefit from daily dental care.

Details of the study:

The study team examined the records of 12,000 Americans who participated in a national health and nutrition examination between 2009 and 2014, where their periodontal disease was examined, diagnosed by high blood pressure in more than 4,000 people, most of whom received periodic treatment of the disease.

The researchers confirmed that systolic blood pressure was higher in patients with severe gingivitis than in those with healthy gums.