A healthy mouthful of teeth is not only related to a confident smile, but may also have a profound impact on the functioning of the body’s internal organs.
Recently, a study by Chonnam National University in South Korea once again confirmed the close connection between oral health and overall health. The study pointed out that there is a clear correlation between a decrease in the number of teeth and an increased risk of chronic kidney disease.
The research team analyzed data from 16,125 adults over 40 years old from the Korean National Health and Nutrition Survey. The results showed that subjects with less than 20 teeth were significantly more likely to suffer from chronic kidney disease than those with more intact teeth.
This trend still holds true even after controlling for age, gender, economic status, lifestyle and other health factors. Specifically, people with tooth loss have an approximately 30% increased chance of developing chronic kidney disease.
The researchers therefore called on the public to pay attention to daily oral care, believing that brushing, flossing and regular dental checkups are not only for oral health, but may also play a key role in preventing chronic diseases such as kidney disease.
In other words, maintaining dental health is also laying the foundation for overall health. Don’t ignore the few minutes of toothbrushing, it may affect more than just your smile.