When it comes to impotence (ED erectile dysfunction) I believe that many people are familiar with it, it is a very common male disease, the clinic has treated many such patients. In the course of treatment, many patients will ask, why do I have this disease? There are many causes of impotence, and 70% of the common causes are disease-related, including diabetes, kidney disease, chronic alcoholism, multiple sclerosis, atherosclerosis, vascular disease, neurological problems, endocrine problems, etc. And there is one cause that surely makes everyone feel unbelievable, periodontitis! What? Periodontitis can also lead to impotence? Check out the analysis below! Dr. Tobias Kohler, a member of the Public Media Committee of the American Urological Association, says that impotence and periodontal disease may seem like they are not related, but they are indeed closely related. The results of animal experiments in mice show the correlation between impotence and gums, but the relationship between human periodontitis and impotence and its mechanism of action is not clear, but can be analyzed there are several possibilities: 1. Periodontitis affects the function of the blood supply to the penis Inflammation produced by patients with periodontal disease may enter the blood circulation system through the capillaries, which may affect the function of blood vessels supplying blood to the penis, ultimately leading to erectile dysfunction. The earliest sign of vascular problems may be sexual dysfunction. Because the average external diameter of the cavernous artery of the penis is 1-2 millimeters, the average external diameter of the cerebral blood artery is 2-3 millimeters, and the average external diameter of the carotid artery is 5-6 millimeters, if the blood vessels become clogged or inflammation occurs, it will inevitably start from the tiny blood vessels. 2. Bad Breath Affects Sexual Attractiveness Most men with bad periodontals suffer from bad breath. Women may refuse to kiss or have intimate relationships with men because of this, which can also cause great psychological pressure on men and lead to impotence. 3. Poor health in people with periodontitis Periodontitis is a sign of poorer overall health, and it is also associated with an increased risk of heart disease, which is another risk factor for impotence. Gingivitis means that there is an underlying problem with the blood supply to the gums, and then it can also signal problems with the blood supply to other parts of the body. Researchers found that men with periodontal disease had 3.29 times the risk of erectile dysfunction than men with healthy gums. So it seems that periodontitis can lead to impotence is indeed clinically based and not a matter of faith, so it is important to be aware of it. We should take care of our teeth, and if periodontitis occurs, it should be treated as soon as possible, without delay, so as not to attract impotence.