Periodontal Disease - Heart Disease Conditions: * Gum Disease * Gingivitis * Bleeding Gums * Bad Breath * Receding Gums * Periodontal Disease * Canker Sore Periodontal disease and heart disease have been shown to be linked. Researchers have found that people with periodontal disease are nearly twice as likely to suffer from heart disease as those without periodontal disease. Amazi
A new study released by the Journal of the American Medical Association(JAMA) reports that
A New Zealand-led research team found that young adults who were regular cannabis (marijuana) smokers had a higher incidence of periodontal disease by age 32.
This doesn’t surprise me in the least. I guess it’s just one more reason to avoid marijuana. [...]
A new study released by the Journal of the American Medical Association(JAMA) reports that
A New Zealand-led research team found that young adults who were regular cannabis (marijuana) smokers had a higher incidence of periodontal disease by age 32.
This doesn’t surprise me in the least. I guess it’s just one more reason to avoid marijuana. [...]
Periodontal disease is an inflammation of gingival, cementum, periodontal ligament, or alveolar bone that indicates a bone loss. It could cause by bacterial infection, periodontitis, or an accumulation of plaque.
Periodontal diseases attack just below the gum line in the sulcus, where they cause the attachment of the tooth and its supporting tissues to break down. As the tissues are damaged, the sulcus develops into a pocket: generally, the more severe the disease, the greater the depth of the pocket.
Serious dental disease could lead to diabetes, according to American researchers.
It is known that people with diabetes are more likely to have bad teeth. But the US study suggests chronic periodontal disease may itself increase the chances of developing Type 2 diabetes.
UK dental and diabetic experts have welcomed the research, but say more work needs [...]
