MEN with gum disease are more likely to have erectile dysfunction, according to a report in the British Dental Journal, with the risk up to six times greater for men with periodontitis (inflammation of the gums).
Research has found that inflammation is linked to a build-up of fatty deposits in arteries that impedes blood flow. Inflammation may also lead to the narrowing of blood vessels that supply the penis.
These findings could encourage male patients to visit the dentist "and, if indicated, be treated for periodontitis, which may help in managing impotence", say the researchers from the University of Amsterdam.
© Solo dmg media
