How periodontal disease affects overall health I. Have you ever been told that you have periodontal (gum) disease‚ you’re not alone. a. Many adults in the U.S. currently have some form of the disease. i. According to ADA eighty percent of adults in USA have some form of periodontal disease. b. Periodontal diseases range from simple gum inflammation to serious disease that results in major damage to the soft tissue and bone that support the teeth. i. According to Webster’s Dictionary‚
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Smoking/Cannabis Use and Periodontal Diseases Jamila Areef‚ Lemlem Fessahaye‚ Keaton Toney Howard University Epidemiology November 15‚ 2012 Course Instructor: Ahmed A. Moen‚ DrPH‚ MPH‚ MHA Abstract: In this paper we will be researching periodontal diseases and how smoking is the leading cause to the diseases. From both cross-sectional and longitudinal studies‚ there appears to be strong epidemiological evidence that both smoking tobacco and cannabis confers a
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Coenzyme Q10’s Role in Treatment for Periodontal Disease Good oral hygiene is not simply a matter of maintaining appearances. In the absence of cautious oral care‚ plaque and tartar will build up‚ resulting in gingivitis and possibly progressing to periodontal disease. And periodontal disease has been associated with increased risks of conditions ranging from heart disease to stroke and even pancreatic cancer. By harnessing natural bioactive components‚ such as pomegranate‚ green tea‚ and coenzyme
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Paper Stress‚ dieting and periodontal disease and to compromised systemic health. Stress‚ dieting‚ cultural diversity‚ foundation of health and periodontal disease: The average person would never think that all four of these topics would coincide with one another. They do‚ each affecting the other as stepping stones towards periodontal disease. Periodontal disease‚ including periodontitis and gingivitis‚ are chronic‚ bacterial infections and inflammatory diseases affecting the periodontium
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Effect of Diclofenac Mouthwash on Periodontal Postoperative Pain Jaber Yaghini‚1 Ahmad Moghareh Abed‚2 Seyed Abolfazl Mostafavi‚3 and Najmeh Roshanzamir4 Author information ► Article notes ► Copyright and License information ► Go to: Abstract Background: The need to relieve pain and inflammation after periodontal surgery and the side effects of systemic drugs and advantages of topical drugs‚ made us to evaluate the effect of Diclofenac mouthwash on periodontal postoperative pain. Methods:
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of Gum Disease on Human Health. People think the way to have a charming smile is to have white teeth. However‚ that is not all there is to have good oral health. Healthy gum tissue also is an important part of tooth structure which enables our healthy bright smile. Healthy gums aren’t just important for your oral health‚ but they can also be important for your overall health. Numerous research studies suggest that other long-term‚ chronic health conditions can be associated with periodontal diseases
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Symptoms confirming that you suffer from Occlusal Disease Summary: Improper alignment of teeth means the prevalence of occlusal disease. Not many of us realise it. Here are the main OD symptoms that you might be looking out for. The way our teeth meet when our jaws bite together is known as Dental Occlusion. The destructive outcome that is produced from a bite when the teeth are not aligned can be referred to as Occlusal Disease. The muscles and jaw joints can withstand the teeth force when they
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Periodontal disease has the potential to cause systemic effects‚ including preterm delivery and low birth weight; therefore‚ dental professionals must be aware of these risks in order to properly treat and educate pregnant women. This editorial will review the risks that the inflammation process imposes on a fetus. A healthy pregnancy is important not only for the mother’s health‚ but also for the baby’s health. As healthcare providers‚ dental hygienists have a responsibility to educate pregnant
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Brodoski English 102 Ms. Vatcher‚ MA 1 October 2002 Why Periodontal Disease Should be a Concern to All. Periodontal disease is more commonly known as gum disease or gingivitis. This infection is serious enough‚ that it can lead to tooth loss if left untreated. This chronic infection starts around the tooth and it affects the supporting bone and gums. Periodontal disease can affect anywhere from one tooth to all thirty-two teeth. The disease pathology starts with the plaque that builds up on your
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halt. At the young age of 14‚ I was diagnosed with juvenile periodontal gum disease. The diagnosis of periodontal disease was a new concept that I could not truly comprehend. All I knew and cared about was that I could not have braces. Needless to say‚ I was devastated. Now‚ seven years‚ many deep cleanings‚ and a few
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