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Healthy Teeth, Healthy Heart

21-07-2014
Periodontal therapy may improve the cardiovascular health of patients
Periodontal therapy may improve the cardiovascular health of patients

273 australian aborigines affected by periodontitis were sampled for a health study in Australia. Half of them were treated for this problem, the other half not. Twelve months later, in the group receiving the treatment it was observed a significant decrease in the thickening of the arterial walls, which reduces the chances of suffering a cardiac problem.

Another sign that a healthy mouth is essential to the welfare of the people.

More info in Dental Tribune newspaper.

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