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What Is Necrotizing Periodontal Disease?

Necrotizing periodontal disease is a form of gum disease that is extreme, rare, and causes severe damage within the mouth. It affects not only the teeth but also the gums and the jawbone that suppo...

The Link Between Periodontal Disease And Cardiovascular Disease

A new study reported in the European Journal of Preventive Cardiology has identified periodontal disorders like gingivitis and tooth loss as a potential risk marker for cardiovascular disease.  The...

Magnesium Deficiency Associated With Periodontal Disease

Of all the nutrients in existence, perhaps none may play more roles than magnesium. Its been linked to health issues such as fibromyalgia, chronic pain, chronic fatigue, depression, and anxiety amo...

Periodontal Disease Causes And Side Effects

Written By Fiona Strobach / Reviewed By Ray Spotts Periodontal disease, also known as gum disease, is a common occurrence when oral hygiene is not properly practiced. Periodontal disease has been l...

How You Can Fix Periodontal Disease

Periodontal disease prevention is important but once it has developed there are methods of treatment that can reduce or get rid of the infection and help return the gums to health.

Has A New Treatment Method For Periodontal Disease Been Found?

Written By Kevin Kerfoot / Reviewed By Ray Spotts Periodontal disease is widespread and usually caused by bacteria, which leads to an inflammation of the gums - or periodontitis. New biodegradable ...

The Link Between Periodontal And Cerebrovascular Diseases

Additional research is needed to understand this link. It is hypothesized that periodontitis leads to systemic inflammation and, as a result, the health of the blood vessels could be affected. On t...

Can Periodontal Disease Bacteria Kick-Start Alzheimer’s?

Reviewed By Ray Spotts Long-term exposure to periodontal disease bacteria causes inflammation and degeneration of brain neurons in mice that is similar to the effects of Alzheimer’s disease in huma...

Study: Periodontal Disease Linked To Gallbladder Cancer Risk In Women

The risk associated with periodontal disease was highest for esophageal cancer, the researchers reported. Gallbladder cancer risk also was high in women who reported a history of gum disease.

Orthodontic Treatment: How To Reduce The Risk Of Periodontal Disease And Avoid Tooth Loss

In the early stage of gum disease, also known as gingivitis, it is possible to reverse the damage and, in certain cases, it is also possible to eliminate the disease completely. However, an early d...

What You Should Know About Periodontal Disease Before It’s Too Late

With the ignorance of adverse effects of periodontal disease, people tend to treat it as a common infection. Hence, there are some things that you should be aware of to prevent it.     Written By ...

Link Between Gum Disease And Heart Disease

Studies have shown that the link between periodontitis and cardiovascular disease is not only direct but that the severity of the periodontitis also correlates to the severity of the cardiovascular...

Link Between Gum Disease And Kidney Disease

There are new links between periodontitis and kidney disease, mostly in relation to the inflammation that is caused.

Gum Disease Effects

Reviewed By Ray Spotts Gum disease is the generic term used to describe the presence of inflammation, infection, change of color and active disease conditions in the gums that surround the teeth. T...

Gum Disease Causes

Reviewed By Ray Spotts Do you know what causes gum disease? In order to understand the factors that contribute to gum disease, it is important to first understand the anatomy of the tooth, and how ...

The Link Between Gum Disease And Obesity

A study shows the effect of obesity on non-surgical periodontal care and evaluates potential pathways that may illustrate the connection between the two conditions. Written By Kevin Kerfoot / Revie...

A Closer Look At Gum Disease Treatments

Reviewed By Ray Spotts Traditional treatments methods for gum disease typically involve one or a combination of several of the following procedures: deep cleaning/scaling and root planning, period...

Researchers Identify New Gum Disease Target

Researchers at the University of Pennsylvania have discovered a new target for preventing halving and reversing periodontitis. Referred to as Complement this component of the innate immune system c...

Vaping And Oral Disease

Because oral bacteria in daily e-cigarette users’ mouths is teeming with potent infection-causing organisms it puts vapers at substantial risk for ailments ranging from gum disease to cancer. 

Gum Disease And Blood Pressure

Research has shown that there is a connection between periodontitis - a severe form of gum disease - and high blood pressure even when the person appears to be otherwise healthy.

The Link Between Gum Disease And Erectile Dysfunction

A recent study reveals that a fundamental cause of (ED) starts in your gums.

Link Between Gum Disease And Higher Risk Of Hypertension

A new study compiling the best available evidence to examine the odds of high blood pressure in patients with moderate and severe gum disease has determined that people with gum disease – also know...

Improve Your Odds Against Heart Disease

Reviewed by: Ray Spotts Manage Stress. If stress isn't properly controlled or managed, it can lead to further physiological damage like high blood pressure. This, in turn, will greatly exacerbate y...

Tooth Disease – What Is It?

What exactly is tooth disease though, and how can you help to cure it? Written By Abigail Wise / Reviewed By Ray Spotts

Gum Disease Signs, Symptoms And Stages

Reviewed By Ray Spotts A combination of signs and symptoms may be present, depending on what severity of gum disease you have. Typically the early signs of gingivitis involve minor irritation such ...

Gum Disease - Causes, Symptoms, Diagnosis And Treatments

Written By Dr. Manoj Joshi / Reviewed By Ray Spotts Gum disease is a common dental condition that occurs when bacteria gets deep into the gum tissue causing it to become infected and inflamed. It i...

How To Prevent Gum Disease

Reviewed by Ray Spotts Brushing is something we all do, but do you do it the correct way? Using a soft-bristled brush isnt always someones first method of choice, but it is the gentlest, safest way...

8 Easy Ways To Prevent Gum Disease

Written By Superior Smiles / Reviewed By Ray SpottsGum disease is a common condition that occurs when gum tissues become infected by bacteria, causing swelling, inflammation, and discomfort while c...

The Link Between Gum Disease And Rheumatoid Arthritis

The prevalence of gum disease is increased in patients with RA and could be a key initiator of RA-related autoimmunity. This is because autoimmunity in RA is characterized by an antibody response t...

Wisdom Teeth: Detecting Disease With Tooth Sensors

That electronic tooth is actually a tiny sensor and an electronic chip, about a few millimeters-cube in volume. It is designed to be inserted inside the patients gum line or as part of a dental app...

Can Gum Disease Raise Risk Of Some Cancers?

Recent research claims that people who have periodontal disease may have a higher risk of developing some forms of cancer.

The Link Between Gum Disease Bacteria And Arthritis

A study conducted by the University of Louisville's School of Dentistry and an international group of scientists from the European Unions Gums and Joints project says a link between oral health and...

Gum Disease: What It Is And How To Fight It

Reviewed By Ray Spotts When you consider that a single mouth can be home to over 6 billion bacteria, it is no wonder that occasionally we wake up with breath that is not so fresh. The thing to reme...

Understanding Tooth Disease And What To Do

Tooth disease stems from an infection of the gums and the tissue that surrounds the teeth and holds them in place.

Slow Down Gum Disease With Good Nutrition

While adopting a healthier diet late in life will not reverse tooth decay, good nutrition can slow the progression of dental caries (cavities) and periodontal (gum) disease.

Gum Disease: What You Don't Know Can Hurt You

Written By Sophie Zoria / Reviewed By Ray Spotts Diseases of the teeth and gums can seriously impair a person’s quality of life and even lead to undesirable consequences in the form of complicatio...

What You Should Know About Gum Disease!

Written By Nancy Lu / Reviewed By Ray Spotts Gum disease is not something we often think about but it is definitely a subject we should educate ourselves on. Our mouths build plaque on our teeth da...

Link Between Gum Disease And Cognitive Decline In Alzheimer's

Periodontitis or gum disease is common in older people and may become more common in Alzheimers disease because of a reduced ability to take care of oral hygiene as the disease progresses. Higher l...

Can Common Bacterial Cause Of Gum Disease Drive Rheumatoid Arthritis?

Review By Ray SpottsInvestigators at Johns Hopkins report they have new evidence that a bacterium known to cause chronic inflammatory gum infections also triggers the inflammatory "autoimmune" resp...

The Connections Between Gum Disease And Overall Health

If youre serious about your health, you likely spend a lot of time making sure your lifestyle choices are wise ones. That probably means youre paying close attention to what youre eating, getting e...

New Dental Imaging Method Uses Squid Ink To Fish For Gum Disease

The conventional method for dentists to assess gum health is to use an instrument called a periodontal probe - a thin, hook-like metal tool thats marked like a tiny measuring stick and inserted in ...

Periodontitis Treatments

One of the helpful things about experiencing gum issues is that they usually occur in stages. If you are careful and diligent enough, when you start to see symptoms of gum disease or gingivitis, yo...

Periodontitis And Lifestyle Changes

Periodontitis can almost always be cured. Dedicated preventive routines, along with supplementation and necessary lifestyle changes, can allow your body to rid itself of the infection. Depending on...

Periodontitis Causes, Signs And Symptoms

What causes periodontitis? Periodontitis is a natural immune response to bacteria along and underneath the gum lines around the teeth. When plaque biofilm is not removed effectively, antibodies fro...

Types Of Periodontitis Treatments

Seeing your dentist and hygienist every six months is the first step you should take in preventing periodontitis. During these routine-cleaning appointments they can remove any calculus deposits th...

How To Prevent Periodontitis

Reviewed by Ray Spotts Did you know that preventing periodontitis is the primary concern of your dental hygienist? There is a reason that she is always nagging her patients to brush and floss each ...