Dental Periodontal Disease Linked To Heart Disease and Premature Births
By [http://ezinearticles.com/?expert=Alison_Graham]Alison Graham
Dental Periodontal Disease or Gum Disease has been in the news a lot recently. This is because of the surprising links discovered between this condition and other medical problems. These results are both surprising and shocking and highlight the need for taking care of our dental health in order to avoid other medical problems.
Research in the USA and at European Universities found that people with serious periodontal disease, very poor dental health, were twice as likely to have serious coronary artery disease as those who did not.
In pregnant women, severe periodontal gum disease can lead to premature birth, or even still birth. It was in February 2010 in the Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology that this made headlines in the USA.
In the UK, in April 2010, the British Dental Foundation again highlighted this problem. They stated that by giving preventative treatment in cases of severe gum disease in pregnant women, they could help to avoid some premature births.
It is certain that genetics plays some part in who will get gum disease and who will not. However, in light of the findings about links to heart disease, premature births and other conditions such as diabetes and stroke, we should all be vigilant when it comes to our dental health.
If you have any bleeding when flossing or brushing your teeth, or you have noticed that your gums seem to be receding, you may have gum disease. You should speak to your dentist who will advise you on how to improve your gum health. Having healthy gums may be far more important to our general health than previously realised.
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