Jan 1, 2011 | Periodontal (Gum) Disease, Periodontal Risk Factors
This is from our friends at WebMD Advanced Gum Disease May Raise Cancer Risk Study Shows Link Between Periodontitis and Risk of Head and Neck Cancer By Jennifer Warner WebMD Health News Reviewed by Louise Chang, MD Sept. 8, 2009 — Taking care of your teeth and...
Dec 23, 2010 | Periodontal Risk Factors, Uncategorized
Financial Stress High levels of financial stress and poor coping abilities increase twofold the likelihood of developing periodontal (gum) disease, according to a study in the Journal of Periodontology. After accounting for other risk factors – such as age, gender,...
Dec 23, 2010 | Periodontal (Gum) Disease, Periodontal Risk Factors, Uncategorized
Fish Oil Eating even moderate amounts of omega 3 fatty acids, typically found in foods such as salmon and other fatty fish, may help ward off gum disease, new research suggests.Researchers divided nearly 9,200 adults aged 20 and up participating in the National Health...
Dec 16, 2010 | Periodontal Risk Factors
Osteoporosis Osteoporosis may increase the severity of bone loss in periodontal disease. To assess your risk of gum disease, visit the American Academy of Periodontology. Note, patients on medications to treat Osteoporosis may be at risk of bisphosphonate-associated...
