Periodontitis, an inflammation of the structures supporting the teeth, significantly increases the risk of stroke in people under 50 years of age who do not have any known predisposing causes.

However, if there is a direct relationship between periodontitis and cognitive decline, as this study suggests, then ...

Individuals with periodontitis have altered concentrations of various proteins in their blood, according to a new study from ...

Discover the bidirectional relationship between diabetes and periodontal disease. Learn how controlling blood sugar can ...

Considering taking supplements to treat periodontitis? Below is a list of common natural remedies used to treat or reduce the symptoms of periodontitis. Follow the links to read common uses ...

The association between periodontitis and other chronic diseases, such as cardiovascular disease (CVD) and type 2 diabetes mellitus, could be related to systemic inflammation initiated by a local ...

Adults with T2DM have high odds of periodontitis, and serum PLP may play a modulatory effect in this association, as ...

Apical periodontitis, a chronic and hard-to-treat dental infection, affects more than half of the population worldwide and is the leading cause of tooth loss. Root canal is the standard treatment ...

However, if there is a direct relationship between periodontitis and cognitive decline, as this study suggests, then treatment of gum disease might be a possible treatment option for risk of ...