The Journal of Clinical Periodontology shared its finding on higher death rates among chronic kidney disease patients with severe periodontitis (gum disease). About 14,000 Americans took part in the survey. The data indicated that the ten year death rate among study participants with chronic kidney disease and severe periodontitis was about 10% higher than that of participants with chronic kidney disease and no severe periodontitis.
The study showed a statically significant correlation between oral health and overall health.
The study showed a statically significant correlation between oral health and overall health.