As mentioned, poor dental health goes hand-in-hand with other medical conditions. Often, symptoms of periodontal disease are present with symptoms of:
Prostate Issues. PSA, or Prostate Specific Antigens increase when the prostate is attacked by cancer or otherwise infected or inflamed. In fact, several studies have linked inflammation anywhere in the body, with inflammation in the gums.
Alzheimer’s Disease. Again, inflammation plays a part in the connection between poor oral hygiene and Alzheimer’s. Inflammation causes issues with organs and the nervous system which causes Alzheimer’s to get worse.
Heart Disease. Research is still ongoing to determine the connection between heart disease and periodontitis. Gum disease simply puts men at risk for health conditions related to blood flow.
Impotence. An increased risk of impotence is tied to men with periodontal disease, particularly those over 70 or under 30. Prolonged inflammation, such as that associated with gum disease, effects blood vessels and flow, just like in heart disease.
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