Archive for category: Periodontal Disease
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Suffering from Periodontal disease?
Periodontal disease refers to disease of the supporting tissues, i.e. the gums and bone, surrounding each tooth. A Periodontist is an expert in the diagnosis and treatment of this disease.
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Can Gum Disease Increase Your Risk Of Heart Disease, Diabetes and Dementia?
The startling answer is YES, if left untreated, bacteria from infected gums can pass into the blood circulation. Latest research suggests these bacteria may increase your risk of heart disease, lung disease, diabetes and even some forms of dementia. There is more and more evidence that as well as ensuring a healthy mouth and teeth, preventing gum disease may have long-term health benefits, too.
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Gum Disease & Pneumonia
Pneumonia is a very serious respiratory infection of the lungs that can be caused by bacteria or viruses such as the latest Covid-19 where tiny sacs in the lung tissue become inflamed and fill up with fluid. Common Symptoms include cough, fever, chest pain, difficulty breathing, sweating and shivering.
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Can Gum Disease Cause Alzheimer’s And Other Health Problems?
There have been many attempts to understand the link between gum disease and other systemic health problems such as heart disease, stroke, and Alzheimer's disease. Comparing the bacteria that cause dental plaque with the bacteria involved in heart disease suggests a correlation between gum disease and heart disease, but researchers have been unable to establish a cause and effect relationship.
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