They studied 313 consecutive patients visiting a university dental clinic 鈥doi:10.1136/bmj.j1225MayorSusanBMJBmjMayor S (2017) Gum disease is an early sign of diabetes, and tooth loss is associated with risk of dementia, studies find. BMJ 356:j1225....
Act early against gum diseaseAs undiagnosed and untreated periodontal disease is one of the fastest growing areas of litigation in dentistry, identifying gum disease early is vital. The Dental Defence Union recommends use of the Basic Periodontal Examination to help reduce the risk of a claim....
But outside the dental community, few people realize that diabetics have more than their share of tooth and periodontal (gum) problems. This fact is especially true for undiagnosed diabetics or those who have failed to control their disease adequately with insulin and/or diet and exercise....
One of the early signs of pregnancy and one of the stranger pregnancy symptoms could be a strange, sour, slightly metallic taste in your mouth in the early stages. A study shared onTaylor & Francis onlineshowed that this happens because of the pregnancy hormone progesterone which is known as ...
may notice a receding gum line. Friends of a person with gingivitis might be aware, however, as gingivitis can causebad breath, too. If you do realize that you have these symptoms, it is possible to diagnose and treat gingivitis at home, as long as you catch it in its early stages. ...
In the early stages of SS, the mouth may appear moist, but as the disease progresses, the usual pooling of saliva in the floor of the mouth becomes absent and lines of contact between frothy saliva and the oral soft tissue are seen. In advanced disease, the oral mucosa appears dry and ...
So the pregnancy and the neonatal period are the important stages to identify ‘at-risk’ children and early maternal intervention can reduce the possibility of ECC. Prenatal visits, understanding the importance of regular examinations, especially before the age of 1 year, and brushing with fluoride...
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Given that Asia has seen rapid socio-economic development over recent times, it is conceivable that awareness of (breast) cancer in the population has increased, leading to more women presenting at earlier stages of breast cancer despite the absence of organised breast cancer screening programs. ...
HIV infection happens in three stages. Without treatment, it gets worse over time and eventually overpowers your immune system. Your symptoms will depend on your stage. Symptoms of HIV can look a lot like those of other viral illnesses. If you have HIV, your symptoms could look different fro...