Periodontal disease occurs as a result of untreated gingivitis. Infection and inflammation spread from the gums to the ligaments and bone supporting the teeth. Due to the loss of support, the teeth start to become loose and it is possible that they may peel. Periodontal disease is the leading cause of tooth loss in adults.
Alzheimer’s disease (AD) is a neurodegenerative disease that is more likely to develop with age. Onset can occur either early or late. AD is characterised by essential inflammatory properties, microglial activation and increased levels of pro-inflammatory cytokines that contribute to the inflammatory status of the central nervous system (CNS).
Researchers in Taiwan suggest that men who have periodontitis – a severe form of gum disease – are more likely to suffer from erectile dysfunction (ED) than those who do not.
Pregnancy causes hormonal changes that increase the risk of developing oral health problems such as gingivitis (gum inflammation) and periodontitis (loss of bone mass).
Osteoporosis and its management, in particular, are of major importance in patient dental care.
Periodontal disease affects the gums and the bone that holds your false teeth. In advanced stages, this damage leads to painful chewing problems and even tooth loss. It is an infection, but it is not infectious.
Postmenopausal women with periodontal disease were more likely to develop breast cancer than women without chronic inflammatory gum disease, according to a study published in Cancer Epidemiology, Biomarkers & Prevention, a publication of the American Association for the Study of Cancer.
