Archive for 'periodontal (gum) disease' Category
periodontal (gum) disease
Tuesday, February 2, 2010
While nearly everyone at some time during their life will experience stage 1 of periodontal disease (gingivitis, gum inflammation, and bleeding), 10-15% of people will go on to develop more advanced stages of this preventable disease with the loss of bone and eventually teeth. If you are experiencing any redness, swelling, or especially bleeding when ...
diabetes, periodontal (gum) disease
Tuesday, February 2, 2010
Because diabetes negatively impacts the immune system's normal response to inflammation and wound healing, it can also wreak havoc in your mouth through periodontal (gum) disease. In fact, if left untreated, periodontal disease can cause bone loss and eventually the loss of teeth—regardless of whether or not you are diabetic. These reasons make it critical, ...
diabetes, periodontal (gum) disease
Tuesday, February 2, 2010
With over 23 million people suffering from diabetes in the US and over 170 million worldwide, you may not know that it often goes hand-in-hand with periodontal disease. While both are chronic inflammatory diseases, periodontal disease can make diabetes worse and vice versa. The good news is that evidence shows that periodontal therapy is associated ...
