The link between the mouth and the overall health of the body is not something to be overlooked. Strong connections have been uncovered between oral conditions and other ailments including heart disease, cancer, and diabetes. Respiratory problems can be affected by types of bacteria that are found in the mouth as well. A study was […]

While not directly testing against the COVID-19 virus, researchers at the Penn State College of Medicine looked at a number of products and their effectiveness against coronaviruses which are similar to COVID-19. Among the products in the study were antiseptic rinses and mouthwashes. The study attempted to see if the coronaviruses could be inactivated by […]

Gum disease provides a way for oral bacteria to find their way to other parts of the body. According to research done by Virginia tech, this bacteria may facilitate the spread of colon cancer and other types of cancer to other parts of the body. The bacteria of interest in the study was Fusobacterium nucleatum, […]

It can’t be overstated how much the health of the body is connected to oral health. Research has found that gum health is even linked to sexual and reproductive health. The plaque that develops as a biofilm in our mouths is made up of bacteria, including these: Porphyromonas ginigvalis Tannerela forsynthia Prevotella intermedia Aggregatibacter actinimucentemcomitans […]

A November 2020 study found more evidence of connections between rheumatoid arthritis and periodontal (gum) disease. What Is Rheumatoid Arthritis? Rheumatoid arthritis a chronic inflammatory and autoimmune disease, which causes the immune system to mistakenly attack healthy cells of the body. It results in painful swelling of the affected tissues. While RA primarily affects the […]

The pandemic has resulted in a stressful time for everyone in the world, and, for many people, this stress can result in orofacial pain. A study published in the Journal of Clinical Medicine took a look at patients in two countries and examined how the stress of COVID-19 lockdowns may have caused an increase in […]

Patients concerned about visiting the dentist during the pandemic may find some reassurance in learning that the ADA has found that fewer than 1% of dentists have tested positive for COVID-19. In the first large-scale collection of infection rates and infection control practices in the US, the ADA Science and Research Institute and Health Policy […]

With the current pandemic, many people are making an effort to remain home as much as possible and are avoiding any appointments they believe to be unnecessary. But is it wise to delay visits to the dentist or periodontist? The British Dental Journal recently published a paper that suggests the opposite. The way that the […]

In a recent article, we touched briefly on the connections between oral health and the health of the rest of the body. We briefly touched on diabetes and the connection with periodontal disease, and in this article, we’ll go into a little more detail. Diabetes is a disorder that happens when the body has a […]

As we pointed out in a previous article, there are many health conditions that are tied to the state of your mouth. In this article, we’ll be looking a little closer at the links between periodontal disease and conditions like heart disease and stroke. Very strong links have been established between oral health and cardiovascular […]