New research at Tufts University, located in the cities of Medford and Somerville near Boston in the state of Massachusetts in the United States, has shown that those who report poor oral health are more likely to have associated negative health outcomes.
Using questionnaires, the researchers examined self-reported oral health questions in US national surveys, questions typically used to monitor gum disease.
The study tracked health data for women aged 45 or older, and included self-reported information about gum disease, cardiovascular disease, diabetes, and osteoporosis, in different time frames, in the years 1992, 1999, and 2018 AD.
The evaluation included survival rates. According to Medical Express, the results showed that negative self-evaluations of gum disease were associated with the same level of systemic comorbidities.
The study found an association between suboptimal dental visits, or infrequent flossing, with an increase in all-cause mortality.
The study indicated that in epidemiological studies there is usually no dentist at the examination site to evaluate the oral health of the participants.
Given this clear relationship between oral health and mortality, the researchers suggested that primary care doctors consider asking about their patients’ dental habits and oral health to get a fuller picture of their overall health.
2024-03-14 23:13:00
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