THEL 20 March is celebrated the World oral health dayan opportunity to raise awareness of teeth care and prevent teeth and gum diseases. But not only. “Oral health is essential not only for the well -being of the mouthbut also to maintain the health of the whole body, prevent metabolic, oncological and cardiovascular diseases»Explains the Dr. Nunzio Tagliavia, dentist and aesthetic doctorpartner ofAgorà Institute of Milan and member of ModottorAnd. Still, an investigation Dentalpro-Key-Stone It highlights that 40% of Italians do not go to the dentist, 58% believe they do not require treatments in the near future, while 33%, despite needing, think they postpone them while only 9% will begin care in the next three months.
What is World Oral Health Day
«World oral health day is an anniversary desired by Fdi – World Dental Federation To encourage people, communities and institutions to undergo regular dental visits to prevent the pathologies of the oral cavity and improve general health “, adds Dr. Tagliavia.
As theNational Association of Italian Dentists“Half of the world population suffers from dental diseases such as caries and gingival pathologies that can affect everything that is taken for granted. How to eat, speak and smile. Oral pathologies lead to pain and discomfort, social isolation and loss of self -esteem and are often connected to other serious health problems. However, most of the diseases related to oral health are widely estimated and can be curated in the their initial phases “.
Because healing his teeth also protects his heart from a heart attack and stroke
«A study published on Journal of Periodontology He has shown that people with periodontal disease (or periodontitis, chronic inflammation of the gums and tissues that support their teeth) have a greater risk of developing Cardiovascular diseases»Explains Dr. Tagliavia. «The mouth is not only an area of passage for food, but it is also a entrance point for bacteria and other pathogens. If oral health is neglected, bacteria can spread to other parts of the body, increasing the risk of developing different medical conditions.
Gingival infections, such as the gingivitis and periodontitisare caused by bacteria that accumulate in the dental plate. These bacteria can enter the blood flow through the inflamed gums, reaching other parts of the body, including the heart. Studies suggest that inflammation caused by gum infections it can also favor atherosclerosisa condition in which the arteries stiffen and obstruct themselves. This increases the risk of heart attack and stroke », Dr. Tagliavia specifies.
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What is the most requested treatment from the dentist
According to the Dentalpro-Key-Stone Research made in Italy on a sample of 10,118 people over 20 years in 2024, Over 6 out of 10 Italians have undergone professional dental hygiene in the last 3 months of 2024with an increase of over 34% compared to the previous quarter. This is the most popular dental treatment in Italy especially in the North East (71%) and between the population aged between 20 and 49 (72%). In addition to the territory and age, differences are also highlighted on the basis of seasonality with a peak in the months of June and December 2024 (74%).
In addition to professional hygiene, the Italians went to the dentist for Dental fillings and reconstructions (24% with a decrease of over 35% compared to the previous quarter) and for dental draws (13% and -61% compared to the previous quarter).
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