GUM disease is a widespread condition primarily caused by the build-up of plaque, leading to inflamed gums. Common symptoms ...

Differences between gingivitis and periodontitis, along with proven prevention strategies to protect your oral health and ...

Scientists are learning that inflammation and a runaway immune response connect severe gum disease to a number of systemic conditions. Credit: John Soares While the proverb ‘Don’t look a gift ...

But in those susceptible to periodontitis—due to genetics, behaviours like smoking and poor nutrition or a systemic vulnerability—the inflammation becomes chronic. When that occurs ...

These ill effects also work in the opposite direction: As periodontal disease worsens, it triggers a systemic inflammatory ...

Periodontal diseases, commonly known as gingivitis and periodontitis, remain a significant global health challenge, affecting nearly 60% of adults aged 65 and older and contributing to substantial ...

The association between periodontitis and other chronic diseases, such as cardiovascular disease (CVD) and type 2 diabetes mellitus, could be related to systemic inflammation initiated by a local ...

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The oral cavity is associated with various systemic diseases, and many issues associated with oral health are due to infectious gum disease. Infections and inflammatory molecules in the body can ...