The Claim
Patients with carotid artery calcification detected on panoramic radiographs have a significantly higher mean DMFT index (26.6 vs. 23.7) than matched controls without carotid artery calcification.
What the research says
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Support is ahead, but a single strong opposing study can change this.
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People with visible calcium deposits in their neck arteries on dental X-rays have more tooth decay, missing teeth, and fillings on average than people without these deposits.
See the scientific wording
Patients with carotid artery calcification detected on panoramic radiographs have a significantly higher mean DMFT index (26.6 vs. 23.7) compared to matched controls, indicating a strong association between systemic atherosclerosis and poor oral health as measured by tooth decay, loss, and fillings.
Chronic inflammation in the body damages blood vessels and breaks down the tissues around teeth at the same time, causing calcium deposits in neck arteries and increasing tooth decay, loss, and fillings.
What the research says
1 studyPeople with calcium buildups in their neck arteries, seen on dental X-rays, tend to have more cavities, missing teeth, or fillings than those without the calcium buildups — suggesting that heart disease and tooth problems often happen together.
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