Gum Infection can be a Risk Factor for Heart Issues? Check Study's Claim
Periodontitis - which cause dental problems like bad breath and gum bleeding - can in fact point to severe health problem. A study has found a significant correlation between periodontitis and fibrosis, scarring to an appendage of the heart's left atrium that can lead to irregular heartbeat.
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Periodontal disease is an inflammatory reaction to a bacterial infection below the gum line, causing the gums to become red, swollen, and bleed easily.
Jun 13, 2017, 13:41 PM ISTGenes behind gum disease identified
US researchers have identified 41 genes that may cause gum disease, paving the way for developing compounds that can be used in targeted treatment of severe periodontitis before loss of teeth and supportive bone occurs.
Oct 05, 2016, 00:46 AM ISTGum disease linked with memory decline in Alzheimer's
According to researchers, periodontitis or gum disease is associated with increased dementia severity and subsequent greater progression of cognitive decline in people with Alzheimer's disease.
Mar 13, 2016, 14:18 PM ISTPeriodontitis linked to heart disease
Researchers have recently connected the molecular dots between Periodontitis and heart disease.
Sep 12, 2015, 12:14 PM IST