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• Alzheimer’s Disease - Recent studies suggest that there may be a link between periodontal disease as a significant risk factor for Alzheimer’s disease. For more information

• C-reactive Protein - Previous studies reported that inflammatory effects from periodontal disease could cause oral bacterial byproducts to enter the bloodstream and trigger the liver to make proteins such as CRP that inflame arteries. In addition, these effects may cause blood clots that contribute to clogged arteries leading to heart attacks or strokes. For more information

• Depression - Researchers found depressed patients have twice the odds of sub-optimal outcomes from periodontal treatment over one year compared to patients without depression. For more information

• Diabetes - Periodontal disease can cause bacteria to enter the bloodstream and activate immune cells. These activated cells produce inflammatory biological signals (cytokines) that have a destructive effect throughout the entire body. For more information

• Diet - Periodontitis is a bacterial infection that destroys the tissues and bone that support the teeth, consequently a well-balanced diet may benefit oral health. For more information

• Flu - While it is especially important to wash your hands often, avoid close contact, and cover your mouth and nose with a tissue, maintaining and protecting oral hygiene equipment is also important this flu season. For more information

• Heart Attack/Strokes - A recent study presented at the American Association for the Advancement of Science meeting suggests that the bacteria present in gum diseases may trigger blood clots which can contribute to a heart attack or stroke. For more information and More about heart attack risks

• Heart Disease - Periodontitis seems to influence the occurrence and the severity of coronary artery disease and increases the risk of heart attack or stroke. For more information

• Immune Risks - In July of 1998, the American Academy of Periodontology launched an effort to educate the public about new findings which support what dental professionals had long suspected: Infections in the mouth can play havoc elsewhere in the body. For more information
• Marfan's Syndrome - Researchers from the Eastman Dental Institute at the University College in London identified severe periodontitis in a person with Marfan's syndrome, a rare heredity disorder that causes connective tissues to be weaker than normal. For more information
• Pregnancy - Periodontal inflammation plays a possible role in the development of preeclampsia, a potentially deadly condition that affects approximately 5 percent of U.S. pregnancies, according to a study in the Journal of Periodontology. For more information
• Stress - High levels of financial stress and poor coping abilities increase twofold the likelihood of developing periodontal (gum) disease. For more information
• Oral Cancer – Research shows that periodontal disease may be linked to oral cancer. For more information
What is Periodontal Disease?