Can gum disease be the cause of Alzheimer’s?
Can gum disease be the cause of Alzheimer’s? Definitions: Alzheimer’s disease – A type of dementia that causes progressive memory loss. Gum disease – An infection that damages the gums, eventually leading to loss of teeth. Can the bacteria that causes gum disease also be responsible for Alzheimer’s? There are tons of people who ask […]
How to keep your gums healthy?
Maintaining healthy gums is key to maintain good oral health and overall health.
Gum disease usually takes place when bacteria accumulate (plaque) or builds up along the gum line. If your gums are bleeding, visit our clinic to have your oral health examined, we help you keep an eye on your gum health and examine whether they are bleeding due to simple irritation or if there is a cause for greater concern.
The levels of gum disease progression – Gingivitis to Periodontitis
Dental plaque or mass bacteria grows and accumulates on the tooth and within the mouth. These bacteria use food particles and saliva to grow and multiply. The gums then start bleeding and swelling occurs which is known as gingivitis. In order to get rid of the bacteria, the body produces chemicals to attack the bacteria which in turn harms or destroys the bone and ligaments holding the teeth in place.
Effects of Endotoxin on Periodontitis – How Laser dentistry can help?
Endotoxins are bacterial toxins composed of lipids and sugar complexes that are part of the outer membrane of the cell wall of Gram-negative bacteria. They are also known as lipopolysaccharide or LPS. How laser-ER Yag and ND-Yag energy will remove the endotoxins to avoid further deterioration of bone loss and further gum loss?
Systemic diseases associated with gum diseases
Systemic diseases associated with gum diseases Gum disease and systemic diseases In the last few years, researchers have found possible links between periodontal disease and systemic diseases and the public at large seem quite aware of the same and are concerned about the effects on themselves. One study in the US states that nearly half […]
The Connection Between Diabetes and Gum Disease
Research has shown that there is an increased prevalence of gum disease among those with diabetes, and hence gum disease has been added to the list of severe health complications that arise due to diabetes.