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Sleep Apnea/Snoring
Sleep apnea is a sleep disorder is defined by brief interruptions of breathing while you are asleep. ALEXANDRIA, VA, October 01, 2010 /24-7PressRelease/ — Sleep apnea is a sleep disorder is defined by brief interruptions of breathing while you are asleep. This is a very serious condition, because it can result in high blood pressure, heart […]
Gum Bacteria Escape Into Bloodstream And Increase Risk Of Clots And Heart Attack
UK researchers have found another reason for us to keep brushing and flossing our teeth: the same gum bacteria that cause dental plaque can escape from the mouth into the bloodstream and trigger clots that increase risk of heart attack and heart disease. The study that led to this finding was the work of University […]
Gum Treatment Uses Lasers Reduces Medical Risks
By Blane J. Nasveschuk, DMD on August 21, 2010 in Articles, Cardiovascular, Diabetes, Gum Disease, Laser Dentistry, Office News, Pregnancy, Respiratory
Silent, undiagnosed, untreated and ongoing gum disease poses a significant health hazard say our medical colleagues, due to chronic inflammation that continually irritates the body’s immune system.
Healthy Gums and a Healthy Heart: The Perio-Cardio Connection
Newly released clinical recommendations encourage cardiologists to examine the mouth and periodontists to ask questions about heart health. CHICAGO—June 1, 2009—Cardiovascular disease, the leading killer of men and women in the United States, is a major public health issue contributing to 2,400 deaths each day. Periodontal disease, a chronic inflammatory disease that destroys bone and […]
The Perio-Cardio Connection, Relationship Between Heart Disease and Gum Disease
The Perio-Cardio Connection, Relationship Between Heart Disease and Gum Disease February 19th, 2010 By Dr. Edgard El Chaar Gum (periodontal) diseases are chronic bacterial infections that affect the gums and supporting structures of the teeth and, if left untreated, can lead to serious health problems including heart disease. When the link between cardiovascular heart disease […]