Poor childhood oral health is linked to increased risk of atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD) in adulthood.
The study analyzed data from over 568,000 individuals followed for cardiovascular outcomes over more than 20 years.
Higher levels of childhood dental caries were associated with a significantly higher incidence of ASCVD in adulthood.
Worsening dental caries and gingivitis during childhood correlated with increased ASCVD incidence compared to stable low levels.
The study highlights the potential systemic health impacts of oral diseases through inflammation and bacterial dissemination.
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