Feb 19, 2011 | Periodontal (Gum) Disease
April 12th, 2010, By Dental Health Magazine Staff A link has been identified between individuals suffering from diabetes and oral inflammatory diseases such as periodontal disease; a recent study conducted in Canada suggests that there is an interaction between the...
Feb 19, 2011 | Periodontal (Gum) Disease
STOCKHOLM (AFP) – Apr 12, 2010 – People with dented smiles run a far greater risk of dying of Heart disease than those who still have all their pearly whites, a Swedish researcher said Monday. “Cardiovascular disease and in particular coronary heart disease is closely...
Feb 12, 2011 | Periodontal (Gum) Disease
Several months ago, Whoopi Goldberg returned to her TV show, “The View,” after being absent for gum surgery. In this episode, she spent a few minutes discussing her personal experience with gum disease and how she will be losing her teeth. But, more importantly,...
Feb 6, 2011 | Periodontal (Gum) Disease
AbstractJournal of PeriodontologyPosted online on January 10, 2011.(doi:10.1902/jop.2011.100582)“Association Between Respiratory Disease in Hospitalized Patients and Periodontal Disease: A Cross-Sectional Study”Dr. Nikhil Sharma, MDS* and Dr. H. Shamsuddin,...
Feb 6, 2011 | Periodontal (Gum) Disease
It is a well-known fact that oral hygiene relates directly to one’s overall health. Of the bacteria that thrives in the mouth, certain strains that cause periodontal disease have also been linked with pneumonia, prostate cancer, stroke and diabetes as well as breast...
Feb 3, 2011 | Periodontal (Gum) Disease
Do you have loose teeth? If so, it is important for you to see your dentist or a periodontist for a detailed assessment and correct diagnosis of what is causing your teeth to be loose. However, many times patients need to have their teeth splinted (teeth splint) as...
