Dental Cleanings May Help Keep Lungs Clean, Too
Research shows that regular dental visits for checkups can help keep the lungs healthy. There is much more to the dental visits than having an attractive smile.
Key takeaways:
- The mouth is never free of bacteria. However, good oral healthcare will limit the number of bacteria.
- Regular dental cleanings help to reduce the amount of bacteria that cause lung infections, hence reducing the risk of pneumonia.
- People who never go for dental checkups have an 86 percent greater risk of suffering from bacterial pneumonia.
- “There is a well-documented connection between oral health and pneumonia, and dental visits are important in maintaining good oral health,” study author Dr. Michelle Doll said in an IDWeek news release.
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