By Kristen Pratt Machado
On Sep 11, 2023
Trace Heavy Metals Linked to Periodontitis
(This does not include Fluoride and Mercury, Silver, Tin, and Copper from Silver Amalgam in your mouth already that is continually being swallowed.)
In a nationwide research effort conducted by Chinese scientists, the impact of essential trace heavy metals commonly present in tap water on periodontal health was investigated. The study encompassed a total of 1,348 participants, and it involved the assessment of trace heavy metal concentrations in local tap water sources. The findings of this study unveiled a significant association between periodontitis and heightened exposure to essential trace heavy metals in tap water.
Upon accounting for various influencing factors such as gender, age, and residential location, it was determined that each incremental increase in the concentration of iron, manganese, and copper in tap water corresponded to a 30%, 20%, and 20% rise in the risk of developing periodontitis, respectively. These findings were disseminated in the journal “BMC Public Health.”
This ecologically representative national study underscores the connection between exposure to essential trace heavy metals in drinking water and an elevated likelihood of experiencing periodontitis. Given the increasing burden of periodontal diseases, our study emphasizes the importance of tailored public health strategies aimed at enhancing drinking water quality to mitigate the impact of periodontitis. Further investigations are warranted to delve into the intricate mechanisms and causal links between exposure to essential trace heavy metal elements and the development of periodontitis.
Trace Heavy Metals Linked to Periodontitis.
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