Background Obesity, a well-known risk factor for developing cardiovascular disease (CVD), is associated with chronic periodontitis in adults. This cross-sectional pilot study on obese adolescents ...

If the disease worsens despite the above treatments ... But if repeated deep cleans fail to reduce the gum pockets and associated inflammation, specialist intervention may be required occasionally ...

A more severe form of chronic, or acute gum disease, is called periodontitis. At this stage inflamed gums pull away from your teeth, and infected pockets can form. The infection eventually ...

Other local risk factors for periodontal disease include pocket depth (when the depth space between the gum and teeth is increased), intrabony pockets (when the space between the tooth and the gum ...

Gum disease can burn largely under the radar for ... can remove hidden plaque and reduce the depth of the ulcerated pockets so they can be kept clean at home. A periodontist may also be able ...

INDIANAPOLIS, IN (Ivanhoe Newswire) – Periodontal disease is a common and a growing issue. About 40% of adults ages 30 and over have some form of it. That number increases to 70% for people over ...

Gum disease appears to disrupt brain activity, potentially increasing a person's risk of cognitive decline. People with gum disease experienced altered connections between different brain regions ...

If there is a mild inflammation of the gums (gingivitis), it can lead to foul breath, periodontal disease, tartar buildup, pockets of bacteria, and eventually loose teeth. Daily brushing is the ...

It's often hard to avoid tantalizing your sweet tooth! And while you might fret about your waistline, your dentist is more worried about your smile…and not just because of cavities. Solomon ...

Link Between Gum Disease, Brain Function Exists, Small Study Says By Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter MONDAY, Jan. 13, 2025 (HealthDay News) -- Gum disease appears to disrupt brain activity ...