Health Steward Q&A Men’s Health

What diseases are likely to occur if men don’t brush their teeth?

Asked by:Celine

Asked on:Apr 14, 2026 04:11 PM

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  • Jade Jade

    Apr 14, 2026

       According to the British Daily Mail, not brushing your teeth thoroughly can lead to Bad breath In addition to dental diseases such as gingivitis, dental caries, loosening and loss of teeth, it may also cause 7 other disease

      1. Difficulty in Pregnancy

      Australian researchers have discovered that the bacteria that cause dental disease can also cause Uterus Wall inflammation, causing pregnancy to be delayed by at least two months. Dental disease is also related to premature birth Closely related to miscarriage.

      2. Arthritis

      A German study found that patients with rheumatoid joints were more likely to develop dental disease. healthy 8 times of that.

      3. Bronchitis

      A new study published in the Journal of Periodontology finds a link between respiratory infections and dental disease. People with a history of respiratory diseases such as bronchitis have more serious dental problems.

      4. Erectile dysfunction

      A new study involving 70 men in India published in the Journal of Periodontology found that male The less healthy your teeth are, the more severe your erectile dysfunction (ED) will be. They believe that dental disease will reduce nitric oxide, which is necessary for transporting oxygen in the blood, thus causing insufficient blood supply to the penis, leading to ED.

      5. Alzheimer’s disease

      Dental disease increases the risk of Alzheimer's disease. Columbia University researchers surveyed people over 60 years old and found that those with dental disease or missing teeth were more likely to have memory problems.

      6.Heart disease

      Dental disease can cause coronary heart disease Double the danger. A Scottish study involving 1,100 people found that brushing your teeth less than twice a day also increased your risk of heart disease.

      7. Diabetes

      Dental disease can worsen type 2 diabetes. An analysis of the results of seven related studies by researchers at the University of Edinburgh found that treating dental disease and reducing gingivitis can help reduce the risk of diabetic complications such as eye disease.

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