More evidence that many health issues are connected at a deep level. The abstract says:
A case-control study was conducted on 158 male patients. 80 cases with erectile dysfunction according to the International Index of Erectile Function, and 78 controls. Sociodemographic data were gathered and a periodontal examination was performed. Patients with erectile dysfunction showed worse periodontal condition. Chronic periodontitis seems to play a key role as a risk factor in the pathogenesis of erectile dysfunction independently of other morbidities.