Poor oral health can disrupt speech, sleep and productivity, undermine heart health and even wipe out the benefits of exercise, according to research over the past decade.
US research analysed data from 26,246 people showing their healthcare utilisation, including dental care. It found 1.68 per cent of them had suffered from pneumonia. Those who didn’t have regular check-ups had an 86 per cent increased risk of pneumonia compared with those who had twice-yearly appointments.
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