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30/05/2026

08/05/2026

A growing body of research, including a large clinical study from Osaka University Hospital, shows that oral hygiene is closely linked to cardiovascular outcomes.

In this study of over 1,600 hospitalized adults, patients who did not brush their teeth at night had significantly poorer cardiovascular outcomes, including higher risk of complications and mortality.
Interestingly, those who maintained nighttime brushing—even without consistent morning brushing—showed better survival patterns.

When brushing is skipped—especially before sleep—oral bacteria multiply more rapidly due to reduced saliva flow. This can lead to gum inflammation, allowing bacteria to enter the bloodstream through inflamed or bleeding tissues.

Over time, this process may contribute to systemic inflammation, a key mechanism involved in cardiovascular disease.

This doesn’t prove direct cause-and-effect—but it reinforces a critical message:
oral hygiene is not just local care, it’s part of whole-body health.

📄 Source:
Isomura, E.T., Suna, S., Kurakami, H. et al. Not brushing teeth at night may increase the risk of cardiovascular disease. Sci Rep 13, 10467 (2023).

08/05/2026

This skull from ancient Egypt shows the damage a severe untreated tooth infection can cause. The large holes in the jaw were created by chronic dental abscesses that spread deep into the bone and slowly destroyed the surrounding structure.

Without antibiotics or modern dental treatment, this person likely lived with constant pain, swelling, and difficulty eating. In the ancient world, infections like this could become life-threatening if the bacteria spread into the bloodstream.

This remarkable discovery shows that serious dental disease existed thousands of years before modern sugar and processed food. Today, early dental care can stop tooth infections before they destroy bone and affect overall health.

28/04/2026

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