Earth Corp Conducts Survey on 'Oral Inflammatory Aging'; Spring's Skin Troubles Might Be Happening in Your Mouth Too!
Earth Corporation surveyed 3,500 people on 'oral inflammatory aging.' While 74% lack countermeasures, the survey highlights the risk of gingivitis triggered by spring stress, advocating for 'Oral Age Care' using anti-inflammatory mouthwash.
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- 📰 Published: April 23, 2026 at 20:00
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Earth Corporation (Headquarters: Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo, President: Katsunori Kawabata) advocates "Oral Age Care," an oral care measure according to age. Recently, to trigger the recognition of the importance of "Oral Age Care," we conducted a survey on "Oral Inflammatory Aging."
In spring, environmental changes make it easy for lifestyle rhythms to be disrupted, and ultraviolet rays gradually become stronger. Skin malfunctions that appear when care cannot keep up are said to be one of the signs of "inflammatory aging" (*1). This "inflammatory aging" occurs not only in the skin but also in the oral environment, causing troubles such as gingivitis. However, it has become clear that a very large number of people have not taken countermeasures and are in a defenseless state against "oral inflammation risks." As a habit to support a healthy daily life, let's start "Oral Age Care" that matches your age from today.
[Survey Topics]
1) Recognition of inflammatory aging occurring not only in skin but also in the mouth is low at 15.7%. Oral "inflammatory aging" causes troubles like gingivitis.
Feelings like "my skin condition is somewhat bad" or "rough skin drags on" are highly likely to be signs of "inflammatory aging," suggesting that a state of inflammation has become normalized. In fact, "inflammatory aging" happens not only in the skin but also in the mouth, yet only 15.7% of people know the term "oral inflammatory aging." Oral inflammatory aging causes troubles such as gingivitis when slight inflammation continues inside the gums.
2) 74% of people have not taken countermeasures against oral inflammatory aging. The reality that "Oral Age Care" has not penetrated is revealed.
74% of respondents answered that they are "not taking" countermeasures against oral inflammatory aging. The reality is that oral care suited for their age, such as selecting oral care products (toothpaste, mouthwash) containing anti-inflammatory ingredients, is insufficiently done. This delay in countermeasures increases the likelihood of silently accelerating troubles like gingivitis.
3) It was found that those with increased oral troubles due to aging neglect daily oral care. Like skin, "Oral Age Care" before feeling troubles is important.
Actually, about 60% of people have experienced increased oral troubles due to aging. It was found that about half of those with age-related oral troubles have insufficient plus-alpha countermeasures such as mouthwash. As a result, those whose oral age is "actual age + 20 years" or more (*2) account for about 60%, showing a marked deterioration of the oral environment due to aging. Especially in early spring, stress and lifestyle disruption overlap, making it a time when inflammatory aging easily accelerates. Care habits during this period may affect future oral health.
[Survey Overview]
- Survey Title: Survey on "Oral Inflammatory Aging"
- Target: Males and females in their 20s to 60s nationwide
- Survey Period: March 19 to March 25, 2026
- Sample Size: 3,500
- Survey Method: Internet survey
[Preventive Dentist Dr. Nojiri Explains the Importance of "Oral Age Care" in Spring!]
Comment from Preventive Dentist Dr. Mari Nojiri
A dentist who widely conducts educational activities on preventive dentistry. While practicing prevention-focused treatment, she also educates through magazines and web media, and widely participates in corporate seminars and events for local residents.
[Cause: Autonomic nervous system disruption due to temperature and lifestyle changes]
Spring is the season when autonomic nerves are most easily disrupted by temperature differences and tension/stress from a new life. When autonomic nerves are disrupted, saliva secretion decreases, making the mouth easily dry. Saliva has an oral self-cleansing action, so its decrease causes bacteria to multiply and gums to easily inflame.
[Recommended Care: "Oral Age Care" through frequent resetting habits]
It is important to use mouthwash containing anti-inflammatory ingredients and be mindful of anti-inflammatory care inside the mouth. Frequent daily resetting habits can likely slow down the acceleration of "inflammatory aging." From this spring, why not start "Oral Age Care" by using mouthwash after morning/evening brushing or during times of concern?
[What is the "Oral Age" advocated by Earth Corp?]
"Oral age" is an indicator of oral health determined from teeth/oral conditions and lifestyle. "Oral Age Care" refers to age-appropriate oral countermeasures, pointing to self-care habits that condition the oral environment, maintain a clean impression, and build beauty and health.
[Calculation Method]
Oral age is calculated based on the number of checked items on a check sheet. The more checks, the older the oral health condition is calculated relative to the actual age.
0-4 checks: Oral age is "same as actual age"
5-9 checks: Oral age is "actual age + 10 years"
10-14 checks: Oral age is "actual age + 20 years"
In spring, environmental changes make it easy for lifestyle rhythms to be disrupted, and ultraviolet rays gradually become stronger. Skin malfunctions that appear when care cannot keep up are said to be one of the signs of "inflammatory aging" (*1). This "inflammatory aging" occurs not only in the skin but also in the oral environment, causing troubles such as gingivitis. However, it has become clear that a very large number of people have not taken countermeasures and are in a defenseless state against "oral inflammation risks." As a habit to support a healthy daily life, let's start "Oral Age Care" that matches your age from today.
[Survey Topics]
1) Recognition of inflammatory aging occurring not only in skin but also in the mouth is low at 15.7%. Oral "inflammatory aging" causes troubles like gingivitis.
Feelings like "my skin condition is somewhat bad" or "rough skin drags on" are highly likely to be signs of "inflammatory aging," suggesting that a state of inflammation has become normalized. In fact, "inflammatory aging" happens not only in the skin but also in the mouth, yet only 15.7% of people know the term "oral inflammatory aging." Oral inflammatory aging causes troubles such as gingivitis when slight inflammation continues inside the gums.
2) 74% of people have not taken countermeasures against oral inflammatory aging. The reality that "Oral Age Care" has not penetrated is revealed.
74% of respondents answered that they are "not taking" countermeasures against oral inflammatory aging. The reality is that oral care suited for their age, such as selecting oral care products (toothpaste, mouthwash) containing anti-inflammatory ingredients, is insufficiently done. This delay in countermeasures increases the likelihood of silently accelerating troubles like gingivitis.
3) It was found that those with increased oral troubles due to aging neglect daily oral care. Like skin, "Oral Age Care" before feeling troubles is important.
Actually, about 60% of people have experienced increased oral troubles due to aging. It was found that about half of those with age-related oral troubles have insufficient plus-alpha countermeasures such as mouthwash. As a result, those whose oral age is "actual age + 20 years" or more (*2) account for about 60%, showing a marked deterioration of the oral environment due to aging. Especially in early spring, stress and lifestyle disruption overlap, making it a time when inflammatory aging easily accelerates. Care habits during this period may affect future oral health.
[Survey Overview]
- Survey Title: Survey on "Oral Inflammatory Aging"
- Target: Males and females in their 20s to 60s nationwide
- Survey Period: March 19 to March 25, 2026
- Sample Size: 3,500
- Survey Method: Internet survey
[Preventive Dentist Dr. Nojiri Explains the Importance of "Oral Age Care" in Spring!]
Comment from Preventive Dentist Dr. Mari Nojiri
A dentist who widely conducts educational activities on preventive dentistry. While practicing prevention-focused treatment, she also educates through magazines and web media, and widely participates in corporate seminars and events for local residents.
[Cause: Autonomic nervous system disruption due to temperature and lifestyle changes]
Spring is the season when autonomic nerves are most easily disrupted by temperature differences and tension/stress from a new life. When autonomic nerves are disrupted, saliva secretion decreases, making the mouth easily dry. Saliva has an oral self-cleansing action, so its decrease causes bacteria to multiply and gums to easily inflame.
[Recommended Care: "Oral Age Care" through frequent resetting habits]
It is important to use mouthwash containing anti-inflammatory ingredients and be mindful of anti-inflammatory care inside the mouth. Frequent daily resetting habits can likely slow down the acceleration of "inflammatory aging." From this spring, why not start "Oral Age Care" by using mouthwash after morning/evening brushing or during times of concern?
[What is the "Oral Age" advocated by Earth Corp?]
"Oral age" is an indicator of oral health determined from teeth/oral conditions and lifestyle. "Oral Age Care" refers to age-appropriate oral countermeasures, pointing to self-care habits that condition the oral environment, maintain a clean impression, and build beauty and health.
[Calculation Method]
Oral age is calculated based on the number of checked items on a check sheet. The more checks, the older the oral health condition is calculated relative to the actual age.
0-4 checks: Oral age is "same as actual age"
5-9 checks: Oral age is "actual age + 10 years"
10-14 checks: Oral age is "actual age + 20 years"