New study shows the relationship between poor toothbrushing and migraines as well as body pain

A group of researchers reported in the acclaimed journal Frontiers in Pain Research that women with poorer oral hygiene are significantly more likely to suffer from pain, including frequent headaches and conditions such as fibromyalgia.

They guilty? Small microbes in the mouth that may affect the nervous system, it sounds.

« This is the first study that examines oral hygiene, oral microbiota and pain, often experienced by women with fibromyalgia. Our study shows a clear and significant correlation between poor oral hygiene and pain, » said lead author Dr. Joanna Harnett from the University of Sydney School of Pharmacy.

Fibromyalgia is a chronic condition characterized by widespread muscle and skeleton pain – including headaches – as well as fatigue, sleep disorders and cognitive problems, according to researchers.

« Our results are particularly important for fibromyalgia, which – despite being a common rheumatological disorder – is often overlooked, » added co -author Sharon Erdrich.

Fibromyalgia affects an estimated 5 percent of the world’s population – and between 80 percent and 96 percent of those affected are women.

A 2023 study noted that ‘most people hit ends up suffering from different forms of disability, isolation, stigmatization, lack of recognition of the diagnosis and concern for the future prospects’.

In the new study, researchers analyzed data from 186 women – of whom 67 percent had fibromyalgia – and found that with the worst dental health, they had 60 percent higher risk of moderate to severe body pain and almost 50 percent more likely to experience migraine.

The worse the mouth it had, the more the head hurt. Another reason to take proper care of the white bites if you do not already think there is good enough reason to take care of this.

Experts recommend that you brush your teeth twice daily, use dental floss regularly and go to a dentist at least once a year to maintain good oral health. If you don’t, then it’s time to get it changed.