Gum disease, one of the consequences of irregular tooth brushing, can lead to erectile dysfunction, according to research conducted in Turkey.
It was found that men who take poor care of their teeth and gums are three times more likely to have problems with arousal and erection.
80 men aged 30 to 40 with erection problems participated in the research, as well as a control group of 82 men who have no problems with arousal and sex.
More than 50 percent of men with dysfunction had some kind of inflammation in their mouths, compared to only 23 percent of those who had normal erections.
"Problems with erection affect the quality of life of 150 million men around the world, as well as their partners. Gingivitis and other dental problems affect erection, but they also cause numerous other problems such as diseases of the blood vessels and heart," explained Feyt Oguz. from Inonu University in Turkey.
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