A study conducted by a team of researchers in Japan has found a potential connection between gum disease, tooth loss and brain shrinkage in the hippocampus. The hippocampus plays a crucial role in memory and has been associated with Alzheimer's disease. Led by Dr. Satoshi Yamaguchi, PhD, from Tohoku University in Sendai, the study focused on late middle-aged and older... read more »
Having both diabetes and tooth loss contributes to the worsening of cognitive function and quicker cognitive decline in older adults, according to a new study published in a special issue of the Journal of Dental Research focused on aging and oral health. “Our findings underscore the importance of dental care and diabetes management for older adults in reducing the devastating personal and societal... read more »
Researchers have newly discovered a correlation between periodontitis and fibrosis scarring to an appendage of the heart’s left atrium that can lead to atrial fibrillation (AF). This was found to be the case in a sample of 76 patients who have cardiac disease. Periodontitis, an advanced type of gum disease, can often cause various dental issues, including bad breath, bleeding... read more »
By Alex Dagostino, DrBicuspid.com associate editor October 10, 2022 -- Oral health is linked to everything from Alzheimer's disease to arthritis, but evidence of the association between the mouth and mortality is still lacking. Researchers analyzed the link between tooth loss and death in older adults in a recent study published in the American Journal of Preventive Medicine. Oral health... read more »
Did you know that sixty to seventy percent of pregnant women develop pregnancy gingivitis? Here's how to prevent and treat dental problems during pregnancy. Written by Editorial Team | Updated: August 9, 2022, 12:14 PM IST Surely you must have heard the proverb "for every child a tooth," which implies that a mother can anticipate losing a tooth with every pregnancy... read more »
When examing gum disease, Fusobacterium nucleatum (F. nucleatum) is one common kind of bacteria that thrives in periodontal disease. It affects the gums and jawbone, and if untreated results in unstable teeth and tooth loss. In recent years, F. nucleatum has been linked to conditions ranging to everything from colorectal cancer to the premature delivery of babies. Now there is... read more »
By Iveta Ramonaite, Dental Tribune International Tue. 5. July 2022 The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) report that e-cigarettes are the most commonly used tobacco product among US youth. In a 2021 survey, 2.06 million US middle and high school students had vaped in the past 30 days, including 320,000 middle school students and 1.72 million high... read more »
When it comes to treating poor oral health – the costs are extraordinary. To avoid incurring such expenses, a recent European article concluded that over €100bn could be saved by working to prevent periodontitis by halting gingivitis in its tracks before it can spread and damage vital gum tissue leading to bone and tooth loss. Just in the UK, eliminating... read more »
During the Covid-19 pandemic, many people stopped going to the dentist and the problems are now starting to be seen. Gum disease gets worse when it is left untreated, as it is an inflammatory condition that can potentially lead to serious health issues such as heart attack and stroke. In fact, people with advanced gum disease, or periodontal disease, are... read more »