Have you ever had such an experience? If you wake up late in the morning, rinse your mouth, grab your coat, and rush out. Brushing your teeth will be omitted, but did you know? If a man doesn't brush his teeth carefully, in addition to some health problems with your teeth and mouth, the incidence of impotence will also double! Let's take a look together!
According to a report by the Daily Mail of the UK, American scientists claim that the problems of dental plaque and periodontitis caused by incomplete brushing may increase the risk of cancer death. According to reports, one fifth of cancer patients have symptoms of oral infections and inflammation. A study has shown that severe dental plaque and oral bacterial problems can increase the risk of cancer death by 80%, potentially reducing lifespan by 13 years.
Dr. Feis Oguz of Inonu University in Türkiye said: Erectile dysfunction is a major health issue that affects quality of life, with approximately 150 million men worldwide experiencing it. two-thirds of erectile dysfunction is caused by physiological factors, mainly vascular problems, while other erectile dysfunction is caused by psychological factors such as emotional stress and depression. Chronic periodontitis is an infectious disease caused by bacteria, with the most common symptom being gingival inflammation. Many studies have found that chronic periodontitis Inflammation can lead to vascular diseases, such as coronary heart disease related to erectile problems
The average age of the two groups of males participating in the study was less than 36 years old, and there were significant differences in body mass index, family income, and education level. Researchers used the International Erectile Function Index to assess participants' sexual function, and evaluated their gum health status through plaque index, probing bleeding, probing depth, and clinical attachment level.
Oguz pointed out: "As far as we know, erectile dysfunction and chronic periodontal disease are caused by similar factors, such as aging, smoking, diabetes and coronary artery disease. In this study, we excluded men and smokers with systemic diseases. We purposely selected men aged 30 to 40 as participants to evaluate the impact of chronic periodontal disease on erectile dysfunction on the premise of excluding the effects of aging. Our findings support a The theory is that chronic periodontal disease is more common in males with erectile dysfunction and should be used as a reference factor for doctors in treating patients with erectile dysfunction The research paper is published in the Journal of Sexual Medicine.
During the research process, scientists conducted comparative analysis between two groups of participants. One group consists of 80 people aged between 30 and 40 who have erectile dysfunction, while the other group is a control group consisting of 82 people who do not have this problem. The research results show that 53% of participants with erectile dysfunction also experience gingival inflammation.