A study conducted at the University of Birmingham shows an increased risk of patients developing illnesses including mental health disorders and heart conditions if they have a history of periodontal (gum) disease. The results of the study showed, in patients with a recorded history of periodontal disease at the start of the study, the increased risk of developing mental health disorders was 37%, while the risk of developing autoimmune disease was increased by 33%, and the risk of developing cardiovascular disease was raised by 18%, while the risk of having a cardiometabolic disorder was increased by 7% (with the increased risk much higher for Type 2 diabetes at 26%). This research provides further evidence why healthcare professionals need to be vigilant for early signs of gum disease and how it can have wide-reaching implications for a person's health, reinforcing the importance of taking a holistic approach when treating people.
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