Periodontitis, a gum disease, can lead to a litany of dental issues from bad breath to bleeding and lost teeth. Now, researchers at Hiroshima University have found that it could be connected to even more severe problems elsewhere in the body -- the heart.
New Delhi [India], September 3 (ANI/PNN): The oral cavity is an entrance to the human body and plays a vital role in the wellbeing of an individual. Good oral health with healthy gums and teeth is paramount to overall fitness. Healthy gums ensure teeth stay firm in the mouth and perform the
New Delhi [India], September 1 (ANI/PNN): Oral Cavity is an entrance to the human body and plays a vital role in the well-being of an individual. Good oral health with healthy gums and teeth are paramount to overall fitness. Healthy gums ensure teeth stay firm in the mouth and perform the vi
Washington [US], April 3 (ANI): According to a study published in Hypertension, an American Heart Association journal, people, with severe gum infection called periodontitis, may have more chances of higher blood pressure compared to individuals who had healthy gums.
Washington [US], March 29 (ANI): According to a new study, adults with periodontitis, a severe gum infection, may be significantly more likely to have higher blood pressure compared to individuals who had healthy gums.