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Most health issues begin with the mouth. It is the gateway to overall health (or sickness) by way of the food and air passing through, the bacteria growing in and even the words flowing out from the mouth determine the degree of overall systemic health. This concept of Mouth-To-Body Health Connection is very obvious (because it’s right under the nose) and very simple but maybe not so easy.
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What is Bruxism?
Do you grind your teeth? If you do, then you have Bruxism. Bruxism is the involuntary action of grinding your teeth, especially during sleep. It’s reminiscent of people who bite their nails. They are completely unaware of their actions. What happens with Bruxism? At...
Does Periodontal Disease and Respiratory Disease have a Connection?
Respiratory diseases may be caused by the ingestion of bacteria-laden drops of moisture from the mouth into the lungs. These ingested bacteria colonize the lower reaches of the lungs creating the opportunity for pneumonia and other respiratory problems. As well,...
What Does Periodontal Disease and Osteoporosis Have to Do with Each Other?
Periodontal disease is a progressive infection that begins deep within the recesses of the gums. In the beginning one may not exhibit symptoms at all. As the illness progresses, the gums become red. They bleed and start to recede. One may also think their teeth are...
How is Periodontal Disease and Pregnancy Connected?
When a woman is pregnant, there are a number of hormonal changes that affect her body. This increases the risk of developing periodontal diseases. If a woman already has the disease, the process of bodily destruction may speed up. The result is Spirochetes bacterium...
What is Periodontal (Gum) Disease Bacteria?
The bacteria associated with periodontal (gum) diseases are predominantly gram-negative anaerobic bacteria and may include A. actinomycetemcomitans, P. gingivalis, P. intermedia, B. forsythus, C. rectus, E. nodatum, P. micros, S. intermedius and Treponema sp. ...
What is the Connection Between Periodontal Disease, stroke, and Heart Disease?
In the medical article, “Systemic Diseases Caused by Oral Infection” (Xiaojin Li, National Institutes of Health, October, 2000) suggested, periodontal disease “may affect the host’s susceptibility to systemic disease in three ways: by shared risk factors, by...
What is the Connection between Periodontal Disease and Diabetes?
The connection between the two diseases is called causal factors. For example: Blood Sugar – Periodontal disease in the body elevates blood sugar. It adds to the time the body must take to bring sugar levels to normal. This blood sugar connection increases the...
What is a Chairside Microscope Exam?
A Chair-Side Microscopic Exam is a non-invasive method for investigating the likelihood of diseases in the body that can be associated with periodontal disease. Blood samples can be taken during a periodontal examination and observed under a microscope or exposed to...
What is Gum Recession?
It’s a sad fact that many people are affected by their gums receding. Periodontal disease may be the causal factor. Once the damage is done, it can only be repaired by medical intervention. Other causes of receding gums can be: • Over-Aggressive Brushing. Hard...
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