Speaking at the European Society of Human Reproduction and Embryology in Stockholm, Hart said: “Gum disease might be one of several factors that could be modified to improve the chances of a pregnancy.”
Hart’s research involved an analysis of over 3,400 pregnant women, where results revealed that those with gum disease took, on average, two months longer to conceive than women without gum disease.
Five serious health conditions linked to gum disease
- Heart disease
- Stroke
- Diabetes
- Rheumatoid arthritis
- Infertility.
How to treat gum disease
If you know you have gum disease, the NHS advises you to floss daily.