Low Vitamin D Speeds Up Cognitive Decline
A recent research paper shows that older adults who have low Vitamin D levels may experience cognitive decline at a much faster rate than people…
Tag Archives: inflammation
P. Gingivalis Affects Atherosclerosis on a Molecular Level
A new study published in Infection and Immunity has shed more light on the relationship between periodontal disease and atherosclerosis. This study shows that gingipains,…
Pathogen Ups Inflammation Marker 20%
Inflammation testing is one of the key steps to evaluating underlying systemic problems to help prevent and reduce the impact of inflammatory diseases. A team…
Perio Bacteria: As Bad as a High-Fat Diet
We all know the perils of a high-fat diet. It puts us at risk for heart disease, obesity, diabetes, and other short- and long-term health…
Can Poor Sleep Lead to Oral Inflammation?
Dentistry is far more than root canals and oral hygiene. Research finds more and more ways in which dentists can be a force for good…
Oral Biofilm & LDL Contribute to Atherosclerosis Together
A health mouth and a healthy body are strongly linked, as leading research continues to show. This is especially true regarding cardiovascular health. A recent study…
Oral Health Contributes to Brain Health
Periodontal disease is an inflammatory disease, and the mouth is the number one cause of inflammation worldwide. But as we know, it doesn’t just affect…
Kids with IBD Have More Oral Health Problems
Children with inflammatory bowel disease tend to have more caries, increased inflammation, and a greater need of periodontal treatment, according to a recent study in…
Vitamin D Deficiency Worsens Periodontal Disease
Vitamin D may help inhibit inflammation caused by periodontal disease, according to a study in the Archives of Oral Biology. Researchers found that Vitamin D…
Dental Prophylaxis Lowers Heart Attack Risk
Researchers in Taiwan are considering gum disease to be a risk factor for heart attack after a 10-year nationwide study. The results, which were published…