Summarized by Masters of Longevity from Aging Matters - Dr. J. Mitteldorf.
Reviews evidence linking poor oral health and periodontal disease to higher inflammation, metabolic dysfunction, cardiovascular risk, and shorter lifespan.
Key Takeaways
- A NHANES cohort of 15,030 US adults found 22% higher all-cause mortality with periodontal disease over a median 9 years.
- Periodontitis was associated with a 2.3 standard deviation increase in blood CRP levels across a 19-study review.
- Routine dental cleaning and improved oral care reduced IL-6 and CRP and produced measurable improvements in diabetes markers.
