Men with gum disease likely to have erectile dysfunction according to new research.

The first research to be done, scientists at the University of Granada in Spain , say both conditions are linked to the same protein made in the liver.

The study

Researchers studied 158 men aged between 23 and 69, 80 of whom had erectile dysfunction, and compared rates of gum disease with the sexual problem.

And results show having gum disease, known as chronic periodontisis, gives men a 2.17 times higher chance of having erection problems.

This is a bigger factor than whether the men have diabetes or heart disease, according to the study.

Researchers found the same link in the other direction: almost three quarters of men – 74 per cent – who already have trouble in the bedroom also have gum disease.

Gum Disease

Gum disease – periodontisis – is when the tissues supporting the teeth swell and become sore or infected because of a build-up of bacteria in the mouth.

Finding blood on your toothbrush or in the toothpaste you spit out after brushing is a common symptom of the condition.

Your gums could also bleed when you eat, leaving a bad taste and odour in your mouth.

In reponse to the study, dental charity the Oral Health Foundation says the benefits of taking better care of your gums extend beyond just having a healthy mouth.

Its CEO Dr Nigel Carter said: 'As startling as these findings may be, it may turn out to be a wake-up call for men to start paying greater attention to their oral health, particularly their gums.

'In recent years, gum disease has been linked with conditions like diabetes, stroke and heart disease.

Erectile dysfunction is also a common condition and affects most men occasionally, although in some it may become a chronic problem which needs addressing.



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