Gum disease gets off to an unremarkable start, beginning with microorganisms that are too small to see with the naked eye. There's no need to get squeamish: We all have millions of bacteria in our mouths, representing hundreds of different species. Most of these bacteria are beneficial, even...
Red,swollen gums:That’s one of the first signs your gums need attention. “Gum diseases typically start with inflammation along the gumline,” says Erik Sahl, DDS, an assistant professor of periodontics at Loma Linda University. They may also feel tender or painful and bleed easily when you ...
Even if you don’t have receding gums, there is a good chance you could have some form of gum disease and not even realize it. One in two adults has periodontal disease. The Center for Disease Control (CDC) reports that: “47.2% of adults aged 30 years and older have some form of ...
A dentist will suggest removing a wisdom tooth so it doesn’t develop advanced periodontal disease (periodontitis). But if the tooth isn’t extracted and ultimately does develop significant gum problems, the treatment recommended at that time will probably be the same, pull it.With...
Gum disease begins when bacteria eat away at gum tissue, allowing the bacteria to enter the bloodstream. Studies show up to 100 million bacteria can live on a single tooth of a person with gum disease! Studies have found these strains of bacteria in organs all over the body, from tissues ...
Researchers say they have unlocked the mystery of how gum-disease bacteria invade the body to cause dementia--a discovery that could lead to preventative measures.
Well, new research from Finland has pointed to a surprising link between gum disease and the development of some cancers. And even worse, it has been linked to the risk of cancer-related death. Oral health may be more important in preventing the development of cancer than we thought. ...
Ask the Dentist: How Can I Avoid Gum Disease?I'm going to discuss a problem affecting our mouths as we get older: gum disease or in dental terms – periodontal disease. To avoid gum disease, we must first understand what it is and what causes ...A Healthier Michigan...
Severe gum disease has been linked to the progression of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, or COPD, but an understanding of how the connection plays out in the immune system remains unclear. This week in mSystems, a new study identifies immune syste
The research team directly administered gum disease bacteria into the abdomens of mice for three weeks so they would develop the condition. That led the researchers to compare the infected mice with their healthy counterparts. The results showed a key receptor protein, which carries amyloid beta in...