Do you suffer from headaches and body aches? Your oral health may be the cause.

A recent study from the University of Sydney has shown that neglecting dental hygiene can have effects beyond just toothache, extending to include migraines and general body pains, especially in women.

The research team analyzed data from 186 women, 67% of whom suffered from fibromyalgia, a chronic disorder causing widespread pain, fatigue, and cognitive issues.

The results were striking; women with dental issues were 60% more likely to experience severe body pains, and 50% more likely to have migraines.

The study, published in the journal "Frontiers in Pain Research," also found four types of mouth bacteria linked to general body pain, suggesting a potential connection between oral microbiome and the nervous system.

The head of the research team stated to "Health Day" website that the results highlight the importance of paying attention to oral health, especially for those with fibromyalgia, a disease often overlooked by doctors.

The researchers emphasized that maintaining oral hygiene could be a helpful way to alleviate symptoms more than previously believed, calling for further research to confirm this relationship.