I came across a recent study that was found in the journal of Experimental Gerontology that looked at 1,385 patients older than 75 years at the largest dental hospital in Shanghai, China. The study was done between Jan. 2010 and Dec. 2014. It was done to see if there was any link between the incidence of periodontal disease and respiratory disease mortality. This interested me particularly in light of the current pandemic. As we have seen, respiratory diseases like pneumonia, are pushing our health care systems to the brink in this COVID-19 pandemic.
In patients with periodontitis vs healthy patients, there was a 2.72 times increased risk for respiratory disease mortality. A significant rise in the risks for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease mortality also accompanied the rising severity of periodontitis. While cause could not be established, this study offers substantial evidence that there exists a link between poor periodontal health (gum disease) and respiratory disease in older adults, especially in smokers and increased BMI.
Health is key in this time of crisis. Manage your weight, quit smoking, and follow the guidelines that have been laid out for us by the CDC for social distancing, etc.
I can be reached at my office at 269-968-8151, by cell at 269-967-1325 or emailing me at robin@steelydds.com. We can video conference to determine the extent of your needs or emergency and if we can help you.
Robin P. Steely, DDS, PC
About Robin P. Steely DDS and Our Battle Creek Practice
Choosing a dentist and a dental health care team is an important decision for you and your family. We understand that choosing the right coaches will make the difference between wellness and disease management.
My Passion is Oral Fitness Coaching – partnering with people who wish to transform the quality of their lives and pursue a lifetime of health and wellness. By uniquely wrapping our minds, our hands and our hearts around a process of co-discovery, co-design, and co-creation, we become a conduit for transforming your health into Oral Fitness For Life™.
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