POOR ORAL HEALTH LINKED WITH BODY PAIN AND MIGRAINES IN WOMEN

New research has revealed poor oral health is significantly associated with higher instances of migraines, abdominal and body pain in women. The findings highlight the importance of good oral health to potentially mitigate pain and improve overall wellbeing, prompting further exploration into the role of oral microbiota in chronic unexplained pain conditions. This includes fibromyalgia, a condition experienced by 67 percent of the study participants.
Fibromyalgia is a chronic condition characterized by widespread musculoskeletal pain and headaches as well as fatigue, sleep disturbances, and cognitive problems. Participants with the poorest oral health were more likely to suffer from higher pain scores: 60 percent were more likely to experience moderate to severe body pain, and 49 percent were more likely to experience migraine headaches. Lower oral health was a statistically significant predictor of frequent and chronic migraine.
Regular oral hygiene appointments and dental health checks, in addition to twice daily teeth brushing and flossing are the recommended regimen for good oral health.
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