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13 Jun 2017

Trouble conceiving? Here's why gum disease may delay pregnancy

Periodontal disease is an inflammatory reaction to a bacterial infection below the gum line, causing the gums to become red, swollen, and bleed easily.

27 May 2017

Frequent recreational use of cannabis doubles the risk of gum disease

Periodontal disease is an inflammatory reaction to a bacterial infection below the gum line.

04 Oct 2016

Genes behind gum disease identified

US researchers have identified 41 genes that may cause gum disease, paving the way for developing compounds that can be used in targeted treatment of severe periodontitis before loss of teeth and supportive bone occurs.

21 Dec 2015

Gum disease can increase breast cancer risk

After a mean follow-up time of 6.7 years, 2,124 women were diagnosed with breast cancer.

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