People with periodontal disease also suffer from arterial dysfunction.
Studies show that
people with periodontal disease may have higher risks of heart attack and stroke, possibly because the infection increases inflammation throughout the body.
Not exact matches
These findings mirror those of increased dental decay and
periodontal disease in
people with severe mental illness, eating disorders and
people with alcohol use disorders, compared
with the general population.
Unfortunately,
people with Type 2 diabetes are at a significantly higher risk of oral health problems — including
periodontal disease.
The health concerns associated
with long - standing
periodontal disease are well documented in both animals and
people.
In fact, risk of premature death is twice as high in
people under 50 years of age
with advanced
periodontal disease.
As
with people, the main culprit is a build - up of plaque, which eventually hardens into tartar, leading to gingivitis (inflammation of the gums) and
periodontal disease.
The health concerns associated
with long - standing
periodontal disease is well documented in both animals and
people.
With more
people living longer, and an increased proliferation of
periodontal disease, the need for dental care also will continue to be on the uptick.