A Link between Periodontal disease and MS
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stuartPosted
Wed 14 Jan 2009 8:26pm
Gum Diseases causes and risk factors reviews
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Periodontal disease is marked by bacterial overgrowth. However, a persistent immune response to chronic infections in the mouth is believed to play a major role in gum destruction.Diseases Associated with Periodontal Disease
Autoimmune Diseases
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Understanding periodontal disease
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Top3dentistsPosted
Wed 01 Jul 2009 6:42pm
What is periodontal disease?
Periodontal disease, also known as periodontitis, refers to a disease of the gums in which the gums are infected and swell in the process... are the symptoms of periodontal disease?
Following are the first tell-tale signs of periodontal disease:
Swelling in the gums
Redness in the gums
Increased teeth sensitivity
Pus around
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Antioxidant Status and Periodontitis
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Dr. Craig R.Posted
Sun 14 Sep 2008 12:31am
levels were associated with huge reductions in periodontitis (a disease that affects the supporting tissues of the teeth).
This is extremely important because "Periodontitis... in periodontitis both locally and peripherally (serum), providing potential mechanistic links between periodontitis and systemic inflammatory diseases." In other words, periodontitisRead on »
An Overview of Periodontal (Gum) Disease
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Top3dentistsPosted
Wed 01 Jul 2009 6:45pmPeriodontal disease, more commonly known as “Gum” disease, is the infection of the tissue that is in between and supports teeth. Periodontal diseases attack directly.... Periodontal disease is classified into two major stages of severity, gingivitis and periodontitis. Gingivitis is the milder form of the disease, affecting only the gums and being
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Periodontal disease doesn't care how old you are.
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Saundra G.Posted
Sun 18 Jan 2009 1:20am
A 23-year old man I work with was spitting blood when he went to the dentist. He had the beginning of periodontal disease. They caught it in time.
A 43-year old woman I work with didn't go to the dentist. Now she has chronic periodontal disease, she needs periodontal surgery, and she may lose her two front bottom teeth.
If you're not brushing
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Recognize periodontal disease.
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Saundra G.Posted
Mon 25 Aug 2008 3:26pm
Dentists and periodontists are trained to recognize periodontal disease when they see it, which means you have to see them to have your teeth checked at least twice a year.
Get dental check-ups every three months if you’re prone to periodontal disease, alternating between your dentist and periodontist.
What I know for sure is that it’s all
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Research Reveals Stress = Periodontal Disease.
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Saundra G.Posted
Tue 26 Aug 2008 4:31pm
It's Not All In Your Mind.
Stress is a risk factor and an indicator for periodontal disease. You feel it in your neck, your shoulders, your back, and your gums.
Reports in the Journal of Periodontology found a strong relationship between stress, distress, anxiety, depression, loneliness, financial strain, and periodontal disease.
Stress
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Can periodontal laser surgery be done in a mouth with dental implants?
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Saundra G.Posted
Mon 20 Apr 2009 11:11pmPeriodontal laser surgery is used to treat periodontal disease, which affects the gums around natural teeth. Some of those natural teeth (like what's left of mine) have..., it is safe. Periodontal laser surgery is a great choice: no bleeding, no stitches, almost no pain, and faster recovery.
Lasers are not used to treat dental implants because if you
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Attitudes and practices of dentists with respect to nutrition and periodontal health.
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JanPosted
Fri 11 Sep 2009 4:58pm
in periodontal health.
Setting The study was completed by general dental practitioners and dental hygienists throughout the UK.Method A questionnaire was sent out with the British... completed.
Sixty-six percent of respondents believed nutrition plays a role in periodontal health. Dietary factors that were considered most important werevitamin C
(70%), fruit
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