Is there a connection between diabetes and gum disease? The simplest answer is yes. However, nothing is ever so simple and it pays to take a closer look at this potentially threatening link. By themselves, gum disease and diabetes are already problems. Having one can make the other worse, and there is truly no need [...]
It has recently become quite clear that there is a very real link between lung infections and gum disease. Because both of these problems are serious in and of themselves, neither should be taken lightly. With studies showing that periodontal disease can ultimately cause lung infections, that is yet more incentive to practice effective oral [...]
As scary as it is to think about, let alone really consider, studies show that there is a possible link between Alzheimer’s and gum disease. As most of us are well aware, Alzheimer’s Disease is a devastating problem which causes a person to forget – everything. They can fail to recall how to do things. [...]
While it is not quite correct to say that there is an officially recognized direct connection between these two diseases, many researchers agree that it is likely that there is. So bear in mind, that the official verdict that diabetes and gingival disease are interrelated has not come yet. However, most professionals feel that they [...]
The kind of plaque that forms in the arteries that feed the heart have been found to contain the same kind of bacteria that cause gum disease in the mouth. Now, if this isn’t an eye opener, I’m not sure what is. This research is not conclusive, I should add. But, it does point to [...]
It’s really interesting when you come right down to it. There are different statistics out there on this problem, but one thing seems to be sure: A lot of people have it. The funny thing is: An awful lot of those people don’t even know they have it. If you are not sure, you can [...]
Armed with a little knowledge, you can teach your children how to avoid some nasty inconveniences in life such as gum disease and receding gums! Read on to gain valuable insight. Gum recession defined- Before we can get to why gums recede it is important to establish what recession actually is. Gum recession refers to [...]
Trust me when I say I have been there: Every time they probe your mouth to check for pocket depth it feels like someone is driving a pin straight down to your heart. Do you know that feeling too? You see, you might think that is normal, but it really is not. If your gums [...]
Many people have heard that there is a possible connection between gum disease and diabetes. The body’s ability to work with sugar, as one study suggested, improved when periodontal disease was treated. One theory is that when there is a chronic inflammatory response, such as what exists with gum disease, that the insulin receptors on [...]
You cannot lapse when it comes to your oral health, because gum disease has been tentatively linked to severe health problems. Heart disease, cancer and even dementia are very real worries, it pays to arm yourself with knowledge. Sub par oral hygiene is not always the real cause of periodontal disease. Lot’s of people brush [...]
