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02 Feb 2023

Gum Infection can be a Risk Factor for Heart Issues? Check Study's Claim

This histological study of left atrial appendages aimed to clarify the relationship between clinical periodontitis status and degree of atrial fibrosis The study found that the worse the periodontitis, the worse the fibrosis, meaning that inflammation of gums may intensify inflammation and disease in the heart But researchers also said further evidence is required for establishing that periodontitis contributes to atrial fibrosis in a causal manner

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.

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.

13 Mar 2016

Gum disease linked with memory decline in Alzheimer's

According to researchers, periodontitis or gum disease is associated with increased dementia severity and subsequent greater progression of cognitive decline in people with Alzheimer's disease.

12 Sep 2015

Periodontitis linked to heart disease

Researchers have recently connected the molecular dots between Periodontitis and heart disease.

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