Gum/Periodontal Disease Articles & Stories

Research Suggests a New Approach to Stop Periodontal Disease

Research Suggests a New Approach to Stop Periodontal Disease

Periodontitis is a form of chronic gum disease that affects nearly half of the U.S. adult population. The disease occurs when the bacterial community within the mouth becomes unbalanced, causing inflammation and eventually bone loss. Affecting 8.5 percent of U.S. adults, severe periodontitis c... Read More


Males with Erection Issues Are Three Times More Likely to Have Gum Inflammation

Males with Erection Issues Are Three Times More Likely to Have Gum Inflammation

Men in their thirties who had inflamed gums triggered by severe periodontal disease were three times more likely to encounter erection difficulties, according to a study published in the Journal of Sexual Medicine. Read More


Pancreatic Cancer Risk Linked to Oral Bacteria

Pancreatic Cancer Risk Linked to Oral Bacteria

Pancreatic cancer and gum disease may have an association with one another, according to the British Dental Health Foundation. The study discovered that certain kinds of bacterium present in the formation of gum tissue are linked to a doubling of pancreatic cancer risk. However, they also disc... Read More


Gum Disease Discovery May Prevent Bone Loss

Gum Disease Discovery May Prevent Bone Loss

A scientist from the University of Louisville has found a way to prevent inflammation and bone loss surrounding teeth by obstructing a natural enzyme signaling pathway. This enzyme, known as GSK3b, plays an integral role in regulating immune response. Read More


Gingivitis Bacteria Can Alter Your Immune System to Begin Invasion of Gums

Gingivitis Bacteria Can Alter Your Immune System to Begin Invasion of Gums

A new study demonstrates how the bacteria known for causing periodontal disease - P. gingivalis - controls the body the body's immune system to inhibit normal processes that would otherwise eradicate it. Published in the Journal of Leukocyte Biology, the study shows that this pathogen can init... Read More


Laser Technique Treats Diseased Gum Tissue

Laser Technique Treats Diseased Gum Tissue

There was a time not too long ago when dentists had to treat serious gum disease through highly invasive oral bone surgery. However a new laser technique eliminates all the unpleasant cutting and stitches. The laser removes deteriorating gum tissue (while leaving health tissue intact), restore... Read More


A Dental Visit Can Save Your Life

A Dental Visit Can Save Your Life

Bleeding of the gums is a critical warning sign for over 20 serious disorders, including diabetes, heart disease, pre-diabtes, Hodgkin's lymphoma and other cancers. But which doctor is most likely to spot bleeding bums? The dentist, of course! According to a Chicago dentist with over 25 years ... Read More


Green Tea Promotes Healthy Gums

Green Tea Promotes Healthy Gums

Men who drink green tea appear to have greater periodontal health than those who don't, a recent study revealed. And it seems the more green tea they drink, the better their gum health is. Periodontal disease is a chronic condition in which the gums and bone supporting the teeth are inflamed. ... Read More


As Goes Oral Health, So Goes General Health

As Goes Oral Health, So Goes General Health

Many studies are showing a persistent connection between gum disease and other ailments that afflict corners of the body far afield from the teeth. Specifically, when gingivitis (early-stage gum disease) or full-blown periodontal disease is present, it's often the case that doctors find that ... Read More


Dental Cleaning May Alleviate Heart Disease Risk

Dental Cleaning May Alleviate Heart Disease Risk

In patients with mild to moderate gum disease, a trip to the dentist for tartar removal and overall cleaning has the benefit of actually reducing inflammation of the endothelium (lining) of the arteries, thus lowering the risk for heart disease, a small recent study showed. “It invo... Read More



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