Many people assume that dental issues and tooth loss are inevitable with age, possibly causing them to neglect their oral health. However, oral health is closely linked to overall well-being.
On the program “Health 1+1,” Dr. Glenn Ngan, a dentist and adjunct clinical assistant professor at New York University, discussed the importance of maintaining oral hygiene to prevent the recurrence of periodontitis and methods for choosing dentures. He stated that with proper care, teeth can remain healthy well into old age.
Periodontitis and Systemic Inflammation
Periodontitis is a chronic inflammatory disease that causes tooth loss and is linked to several chronic inflammation-driven conditions, including cardiovascular and metabolic diseases, neurodegenerative disorders, autoimmune diseases, and cancer. Bacteria from periodontitis can enter the bloodstream, leading to bacteremia. Treatment of periodontitis often results in a reduction of systemic inflammatory markers.
