Gum Disease: Gingivitis and Periodontitis Causes

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Gum Disease: Gingivitis and Periodontitis Causes

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Treatment of Gum Disease Benefits Diabetics - EmpowHER.com

empowher.com — “Since oral health is directly linked to diabetes, it's important to maintain healthy gums and dental care if you are diabetic. Diabetes can initiate the development of gum (periodontal) disease, putting one at risk for further complications and causing an influx in health care costs if left untreated.View full resource at empowher.com

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Periodontal (Gum) Disease: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatments

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Information on Gum Disease Now Available on NIHSeniorHealth.gov | Highlight HEALTH

highlighthealth.com — “Good oral health is key to quality of life. When your mouth is healthy, you can eat the foods you need for good nutrition and can feel better about smiling, talking, and laughing. However, periodontal (gum) disease -- an infection of the gums and tissues that hold teeth in place -- can harm oral health and is a leading cause of tooth loss among older adults. Because it's an important topic for seniors, a section on gum disease has just been added to NIHSeniorHealth.gov. It's the premier health aView full resource at highlighthealth.com

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The Mouth/Body Connection: How Periodontal Disease Can Affect Health : Healthymagination

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organizedwisdom.com — “More commonly known as gum disease, periodontal disease can cause serious damage if not treated immediately. This video shows the causes and risks of the disease that Dr. Irena Vaksman treats in her San Francisco office.View full resource at organizedwisdom.com

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pasadenalaserdentistry.com — “As soon as your gums go, your teeth will soon follow. Gum disease is that detrimental! The disease takes two forms: gingivitis and periodontitis.View full resource at pasadenalaserdentistry.com

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myhealthnewsdaily.com — “Gum disease, or periodontitis, may be a cause of erectile dysfunction. Treatment for periodontitis, an inflammation or infection of the gums, may improve men's sex lives.View full resource at myhealthnewsdaily.com

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More evidence vitamin D boosts immune response

sciencedaily.com — “Laboratory-grown gingival cells treated with vitamin D boosted their production of an endogenous antibiotic, and killed more bacteria than untreated cells, according to a new study. The research suggests that vitamin D can help protect the gums from bacterial infections that lead to gingivitis and periodontitis. Periodontitis affects up to 50 percent of the US population, is a major cause of tooth loss, and can also contribute to heart disease. Most Americans are deficient in vitamin D.View full resource at sciencedaily.com

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sciencedaily.com — “Laboratory-grown gingival cells treated with vitamin D boosted their production of an endogenous antibiotic, and killed more bacteria than untreated cells, according to a new study. The research suggests that vitamin D can help protect the gums from bacterial infections that lead to gingivitis and periodontitis. Periodontitis affects up to 50 percent of the US population, is a major cause of tooth loss, and can also contribute to heart disease. Most Americans are deficient in vitamin D.View full resource at sciencedaily.com

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sciencedaily.com — “Laboratory-grown gingival cells treated with vitamin D boosted their production of an endogenous antibiotic, and killed more bacteria than untreated cells, according to a new study. The research suggests that vitamin D can help protect the gums from bacterial infections that lead to gingivitis and periodontitis. Periodontitis affects up to 50 percent of the US population, is a major cause of tooth loss, and can also contribute to heart disease. Most Americans are deficient in vitamin D.View full resource at sciencedaily.com

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How to Fight Periodontitis. Gum Disease Symptoms and Treatment - Dental Health Magazine

worldental.org — “Periodontal (gum) diseases (translated literally as "damage of tissues that surround the teeth" - that is, gum and bone tissue that support the teeth) are contagious diseases, which are the main cause of tooth loss in adults.View full resource at worldental.org

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