Researchers have explored the link between gum disease and health complications. Gum disease, the inflammation of the gums, starts when dental plaque builds around teeth. There are over 1000 bacteria in dental plaque, which, if left to breed, can cause cavities, gingivitis, and periodontal disease. Periodontal disease, in turn, can cause health...
Periodontal disease and age-related macular degeneration have recently been linked together through testing, which revealed elevated level of inflammatory markers present in both conditions. C-reactive protein is one of these markers which level tends to be elevated when both periodontal disease and age-related macular degeneration are present....
Periodontal disease can trigger at any stage of life, but it is quite common among adults....
A recent Harvard report confirmed that DHA (docosahexaenoic acid) omega-3 supplements can substantially improve periodontal outcomes for individuals suffering from periodontitis.\n\nPeriodontitis is a severe gum infection that...