Bruxism (Grinding Teeth), Periodontal Disease
Do you grind your teeth? If you do, then you have Bruxism. Bruxism is the involuntary action of grinding your teeth, especially during sleep. It’s reminiscent of people who bite their nails. They are completely unaware of their actions. What happens with Bruxism? At...
Periodontal Disease, Respiratory Disease
Respiratory diseases may be caused by the ingestion of bacteria-laden drops of moisture from the mouth into the lungs. These ingested bacteria colonize the lower reaches of the lungs creating the opportunity for pneumonia and other respiratory problems. As well,...
Osteoporosis, Periodontal Disease
Periodontal disease is a progressive infection that begins deep within the recesses of the gums. In the beginning one may not exhibit symptoms at all. As the illness progresses, the gums become red. They bleed and start to recede. One may also think their teeth are...
Periodontal Disease, Pregnancy
When a woman is pregnant, there are a number of hormonal changes that affect her body. This increases the risk of developing periodontal diseases. If a woman already has the disease, the process of bodily destruction may speed up. The result is Spirochetes bacterium...
Gum Disease Bacteria, Periodontal Disease
The bacteria associated with periodontal (gum) diseases are predominantly gram-negative anaerobic bacteria and may include A. actinomycetemcomitans, P. gingivalis, P. intermedia, B. forsythus, C. rectus, E. nodatum, P. micros, S. intermedius and Treponema sp. ...
