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Link found between history of periodontitis and cerebrovascular disease in men
Jun 30, 2009 |
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The potential role of periodontitis, an inflammatory disease of the gums, in the risk of cardiovascular disease, particularly ischemic stroke, has received growing attention during the last decade. A new study is the first ...
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Periodontal diseases are blind to age
Jun 12, 2007 |
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Two new studies in the June issue of the Journal of Periodontology (JOP) suggest that periodontal diseases are a threat to women of all ages due to hormonal fluctuations that occur at various stages of their lives.
Stress may leave your mouth a mess
Aug 08, 2007 |
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A literature review published in the August issue of the Journal of Periodontology saw a strong relationship between stress and periodontal diseases; 57% of the studies included in the review showed a positive relationship betwee ...
Go green for healthy teeth and gums
Mar 05, 2009 |
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With origins dating back over 4,000 years, green tea has long been a popular beverage in Asian culture, and is increasingly gaining popularity in the United States. And while ancient Chinese and Japanese medicine believed ...
Treating your periodontal pockets may benefit your pocket book
Nov 27, 2007 |
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A new study in the November issue of the Journal of Periodontology found that prevention of periodontal diseases may lead to savings on not only dental costs, but also medical care costs. Periodontal, or gum diseases have b ...
Saving teeth by using periodontal ligament regeneration
Jun 04, 2008 |
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Teeth may fall out as a result of inflammation and subsequent destruction of the tissues supporting the teeth. Dutch researcher Agnes Berendsen has investigated a possible solution to this problem. At the Academic Centre ...
Maintaining healthy teeth and gums is a wise investment
Feb 06, 2009 |
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Faced with plummeting investments and an unsteady job market, many Americans are feeling the effects of the recent economic crisis. In fact, a recent study by the American Psychological Association found that over 80 percent ...
New data show periodontal treatment doesn't reduce preterm birth risk
Jan 29, 2009 |
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The study, involving researchers from Duke University Medical Center and the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, is one of the largest randomized trials to date to look at the link between the two conditions.
Examining TLR4 influences of B cell response
May 05, 2009 |
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Chronic inflammation, which is at the root of multiple diseases, links periodontal disease to increased incidence of cardiovascular disease.
Gene therapy effective treatment against gum disease
Dec 11, 2008 |
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Scientists at the University of Michigan have shown that gene therapy can be used to successfully stop the development of periodontal disease, the leading cause of tooth loss in adults. The findings will be published online ...
Accelerated bone turnover remains after weight loss
Jul 28, 2008 |
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When a person is losing a significant amount of weight, they expect to notice changes in their body. However, they may overlook changes happening in their bones. During weight loss through calorie-restricted diets, bones ...
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