Alzheimer's disease & dementia
Brush your teeth—postpone Alzheimer's
Researchers have determined that gum disease (gingivitis) plays a decisive role in whether a person develops Alzheimer´s or not.
Jun 3, 2019
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Gum Disease
Alzheimer's disease & dementia
Periodontitis may raise the risk for developing dementia
Gum disease (gingivitis) that goes untreated can become periodontitis. When this happens, the infection that affected your gums causes loss in the bone that supports your teeth. Periodontitis is the main cause of tooth loss ...
Mar 15, 2019
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Diabetes
Treating gum disease may help manage Type 2 diabetes
Treating periodontitis (gum disease) could help people with Type 2 diabetes manage their blood glucose levels, according to a new study led by UCL.
Oct 26, 2018
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Dentistry
Much-needed new antibiotic shows great promise for treating gum disease
A new antibiotic being developed at the University of Virginia School of Medicine appears ideal for battling periodontal disease, the leading cause of tooth loss in adults, according to dental researchers at Virginia Commonwealth ...
Oct 23, 2018
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Dentistry
Researchers identify immune culprits linked to inflammation and bone loss in gum disease
An unhealthy population of microbes in the mouth triggers specialized immune cells that inflame and destroy tissues, leading to the type of bone loss associated with a severe form of gum disease, according to a new study ...
Oct 17, 2018
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Gum disease treatment may improve symptoms in cirrhosis patients
Routine oral care to treat gum disease (periodontitis) may play a role in reducing inflammation and toxins in the blood (endotoxemia) and improving cognitive function in people with liver cirrhosis. The study is published ...
Aug 29, 2018
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Arthritis & Rheumatism
Gum disease may be a key initiator of rheumatoid arthritis related autoimmunity
The results of a study presented at the Annual European Congress of Rheumatology (EULAR 2018) demonstrates increased levels of gum disease, and disease-causing bacteria, in individuals at risk of rheumatoid arthritis (RA).
Jun 15, 2018
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Cardiology
Good oral hygiene may help recovery after a heart attack
Good oral hygiene may help recovery after acute cardiovascular events such as heart attacks and aortic dissection, according to research presented today at Frontiers in CardioVascular Biology (FCVB) 2018, a European Society ...
Apr 20, 2018
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Dentistry
Gum disease having devastating impact on general health and well-being warn dentists
A new report has revealed that the number of people affected by tooth decay and gum disease is having a widespread and devastating impact not only on patients mouths but also on their general health and wellbeing, particularly ...
Mar 20, 2018
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Oncology & Cancer
More evidence of link between severe gum disease and cancer risk
Data collected during a long-term health study provides additional evidence for a link between increased risk of cancer in individuals with advanced gum disease, according to a new collaborative study led by epidemiologists ...
Jan 16, 2018
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