How Is Rheumatoid Arthritis Linked to Gum Disease?

How Is Rheumatoid Arthritis Linked to Gum Disease?

A November 2020 study found more evidence of connections between rheumatoid arthritis and periodontal (gum) disease. What Is Rheumatoid Arthritis? Rheumatoid arthritis a chronic inflammatory and autoimmune disease, which causes the immune system to mistakenly attack...
Are COVID-19 Lockdowns Leading to More Orofacial Pain?

Are COVID-19 Lockdowns Leading to More Orofacial Pain?

The pandemic has resulted in a stressful time for everyone in the world, and, for many people, this stress can result in orofacial pain. A study published in the Journal of Clinical Medicine took a look at patients in two countries and examined how the stress of...
Are There Links Between COVID-19 and Oral Health?

Are There Links Between COVID-19 and Oral Health?

With the current pandemic, many people are making an effort to remain home as much as possible and are avoiding any appointments they believe to be unnecessary. But is it wise to delay visits to the dentist or periodontist? The British Dental Journal recently...
How Is Gum Disease Connected to Diabetes?

How Is Gum Disease Connected to Diabetes?

In a recent article, we touched briefly on the connections between oral health and the health of the rest of the body. We briefly touched on diabetes and the connection with periodontal disease, and in this article, we’ll go into a little more detail. Diabetes...
How Is Gum Disease Connected to Heart Disease and Stroke?

How Is Gum Disease Connected to Heart Disease and Stroke?

As we pointed out in a previous article, there are many health conditions that are tied to the state of your mouth. In this article, we’ll be looking a little closer at the links between periodontal disease and conditions like heart disease and stroke. Very...