October 25, 2016.
A toothpaste, whose particularity is to remove dental plaque more effectively, would also reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease.
Dental plaque increases the risk of endocarditis
Brushing your teeth after every meal is as important for gum health as it is for reducing your risk of heart attacks.. This strange observation has just been established by researchers at the University of Florida, in the United States, who discovered that the dental plaque which settles on the teeth after meals, has a significant influence on the activity. cardiac.
” This increases the risk of endocarditis (an inflammation of the inner lining of the heart), especially in patients who have had previous heart surgery or who have certain heart conditions », Explains Dr Charles Hennekens, who took part in a clinical study on the subject.
Significant reduction in dental plaque with this revolutionary toothpaste
To observe the consequences of special care given to the teeth, American scientists have made a toothpaste specially studied to fight against dental plaque. According to the researchers, the latter effectively removes 49% of dental plaque, against 24% for a conventional toothpaste.
Several people participated in this study and, for 60 days, were instructed to use this toothpaste. At the same time, these participants underwent medical examinations aimed at measuring their level of C-reactive protein, which makes it possible to estimate the level of inflammation of the gums. Results : participants who used this toothpaste saw their inflammation rate reduced by 29% compared to 25% in the control group. Other studies are now underway and should in particular make it possible to confirm the reduction in the risk of cardiovascular diseases.
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