Periodontal Disease

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  Periodontal Diseases: How Sugar Affects Your Dental Health

  Below we share some ways in which sugar affects your dental health.

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  Is Your Gum Affecting Your Heart Health?

  Maintaining healthy gums might be more significant for your heart than previously understood, underlining the need for comprehensive healthcare practices that include oral health as a critical component.

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  Alzheimer's Disease: Oral Bacteria May Be Responsible For Illness, Says Study

  The most common cause of dementia is Alzheimer's disease. The exact cause of Alzheimer's disease is currently unknown.

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  Sugary Diet May Increase Risk Of Gum Infections: Study

  According to a latest study, sweet soft drinks and sugary goods may increase the risk of both dental cavities and inflammation of the gums

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  Oral Infections In Childhood May Increase Risk Of Heart Disease In Adulthood

  Periodontitis (dental issue) in particular has been studied extensively, and currently, it is considered an independent risk factor for atherosclerotic vascular diseases.

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  Oral Infections In Childhood Associated With Cardiovascular Diseases In Adulthood: Eat These Foods For Oral Health

  According to a recent study published in the Journal of JAMA Network Open, common oral infection in childhood is linked with an increased risk of cardiovascular diseases such as atherosclerosis in adulthood.

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  Why Dental Visits Are A Must For People Suffering From Diabetes

  A new research shows that there has been a decline in dental visits among people suffering diabetes.

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  Gum Disease May Pose Cancer Risk In Older Women: Try These Foods For Stronger Gums

  Overall risk of cancer among older women with periodontal disease was found to be sufficiently high in the latest study.

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  Women's Health: Teeth Loss Post Menopause May Increase Death Risk

  Post-menopausal women who suffer from gum disease and tooth loss may be at a higher risk of death, says a new story.

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  Drug Abuse May Put You at Risk of Tooth Decay and Gum Disease

  According to a study, being addicted to drugs may put you at greater risk of developing tooth decay and periodontal disease than people with no substance use disorders.

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  Gum Disease Can Increase Breast Cancer Risk: Study

  Postmenopausal women with periodontal or gum disease are more likely to develop breast cancer than women who do not have the chronic inflammatory disease.

• Can Mouth Bacteria Help Predict the Onset of Diseases?

  A new study led by Marvin Whiteley, Professor of molecular biosciences and director of the Center for Infectious Disease at The University of Texas at Austin, attempts to unravel the role of mouth bacteria in diseases like periodontitis and diabetes.The...

• Red Wine Can Fight Cavities Too: Research

  For red wine lovers, there is another bubbly news. According to new research, red wine, as well as grape seed extract, could potentially help prevent cavities - and your visit to the dentist's chair too!

• Gum disease not tied to pregnancy risks

  Contrary to earlier reports, gum disease, also referred to as "periodontal" disease, does not appear to be associated with preterm births and other pregnancy problems.

• Gum disease linked to diabetes

  People with moderate to severe gum disease have a higher risk of developing diabetes.