Poor oral health can cause bad breath which will certainly interfere with looking for love. Recent research has discovered another way in which gum disease can ruin your love life and this has much more serious consequences. The research looked at 70 male test subjects and showed a correlation between gum disease and erectile dysfunction(ED). As the severity of the ED increased so did the seriousness of the gum disease.

According to Dr. Nigel Carter “It is a well-known fact that gum disease has been linked to many conditions in the past that can have a detrimental effect on your general health such as heart disease and diabetes. When people have gum disease, bacteria from the mouth can get into their bloodstream, so it should therefore come as no surprise that this piece of research has linked vascular erectile dysfunction, another cardiac-related condition, with gum disease.”

Looking after the health of your teeth and gums leads to better health all around and a better quality of life. If you are currently experiencing puffy or bleeding gums please don’t delay seeking treatment. Bleeding while brushing or flossing is a sign that an infection is present.

Please contact our Columbus area office today at 614-476-6696 to schedule your appointment. Healthy teeth and gums are within your reach and getting healthy is easier than you think!