Gum Disease and Erectile Dysfunction

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>At Junction Family Dental in Toronto, we are a <a href="https://thejunction.dentist/general-dentistry/" class="rank-math-link"><strong>biological dental clinic</strong></a> that sees the link<br>between oral health and the role it plays in relation to the body as a whole. Did you know that a<br>man’s poor oral care habits have consequences that can unfortunately lead to sexual<br>dysfunction and erectile problems?</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Researchers in a 2015 Taiwan study, determined that men diagnosed with erectile<br>dysfunction were almost 80% more likely to have been diagnosed with chronic periodontal<br>disease than men without erectile dysfunction. In another study, published in the Journal of<br>Sexual Medicine, found that men in their 30s who had severe periodontal disease were 3 times<br>more likely to suffer from problems related to sexual arousal.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>This association between gum disease and erectile dysfunction is thought to be related to<br>the inflammation brought on by gum disease bacteria. Endothelial cells form the lining of blood<br>vessels, which include the blood vessels in the penis. When these cells are damaged through<br>inflammation, it can result in impaired blood flow throughout the body, leading to erectile<br>dysfunction. Erectile dysfunction can also serve as a warning sign that you may have heart<br>problems due to limited blood flow as well.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Men who want to take charge of their sexual and overall health should definitely take this<br>information to heart. The link between erectile dysfunction and gum disease should be an<br>enormous motivator for men to start taking better care of their mouths.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Periodontal disease is almost entirely preventable by implementing an oral regime of flossing<br>twice daily and flossing. Gums that bleed when brushing, sore or swollen spots on gums,<br>persistent bad breath, and gums that are red rather than a healthy pink color are symptoms of<br>gum disease.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Early signs of gum disease are painless, so seeing your dentist for regular examinations and<br>deep cleanings can catch gum disease in its early stages. Give our <a href="https://thejunction.dentist/complete-health-dentistry/" class="rank-math-link"><strong>Ontario wholistic dentistry</strong></a> a call today if you are concerned about gum disease or have any of these symptoms.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->