Diabetes, Heart Disease, Periodontal Disease, Stroke
In the medical article, “Systemic Diseases Caused by Oral Infection” (Xiaojin Li, National Institutes of Health, October, 2000) suggested, periodontal disease “may affect the host’s susceptibility to systemic disease in three ways: by shared risk factors, by...
Diabetes, Periodontal Disease
The connection between the two diseases is called causal factors. For example: Blood Sugar – Periodontal disease in the body elevates blood sugar. It adds to the time the body must take to bring sugar levels to normal. This blood sugar connection increases the...
Diabetes, Periodontal Disease
There are a number of issues that can lead to periodontal disease. We’ve given you a taste of one; poor dental hygiene. Dental hygiene is not just brushing a couple of times per day. It includes regular checkups with your periodontist. Interesting. A...
Diabetes, Periodontal Disease
Naturally our mouths are filled with bacteria. Bacteria feed off of sugar. When you give in to your sweet tooth, you treat the bacteria in your mouth to a buffet. Acid is a by-product of feasting bacteria; thus, creating an acidic environment. Acidic environments are...
