Before you say "not me," be aware that gum disease affects almost half of adults over age 30, and 70 percent of adults over age 65. Unfortunately, this condition doesn't always show obvious signs, so millions of people don't realize they have it until the disease reaches an advanced st...
irregular surfaces of the damaged bone are smoothed to limit areas where disease-causing bacteria can hide. Your gums are then placed so that tissue fits snugly around your tooth. This reduces the space between your gum and tooth. It also decreases areas ...
21 responses to “How Gum Disease Affects The Whole Body” Susan January 6, 2024 Hello Katie, I’m experiencing wiggly teeth. I’m wondering if taking Fosamax has caused this issue. Or maybe the wiggly teeth would be worse without Fosamax use. Nevertheless, I’ve currently put the Fosamax...
This image shows periodontal disease bacteria, colored green, invading a mouse cell, with the blue section representing the cell nucleus. (Provided by Hiro Take, an associate professor of neuroscience at Kyushu University)Researchers say they have unlocked the mystery of how gum-disease bacteria inva...
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...
However, actually developing gingivitis depends on additional factors, such as how well you clean your teeth. The AAPrecommendsnot sharing toothbrushes or eating utensils with someone who has signs of gum disease. Causes and risk factors The most common cause of gingivitis is a buildup of plaque...
Remember that your genetics plays a crucial role in how fully and quickly your facial hair will grow. Be patient and study some measures and techniques that you think can quicken the process and increase hair growth. Step 2 – Wash your face two times a day ...
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
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...
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...