People with high blood pressure taking medication for their condition are more likely to benefit from the therapy if they have good oral health, according to new research published in October 2018 in the American Heart Association’s journal Hypertension. The findings of the analysis, based on a review of medical and dental exam records of… Continue reading Poor Oral Health Linked to Higher Blood Pressure and Worse Blood Pressure Control
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Poor Dental Health Linked to Frailty in Older Men
Poor oral health in older men appears to be linked to frailty, according to British researchers. Frailty is the medical term for becoming more vulnerable to declining health or the inability to perform the activities of daily living. Frailty is a major healthcare challenge for older adults and caregivers. Someone who is frail can be… Continue reading Poor Dental Health Linked to Frailty in Older Men
Reduce Gum Disease With These Critical Nutrients
If your dentist or dental hygienist has told you that you have gum disease, or that you’re at risk for developing it, you’re not alone. Various studies estimate that more than 90 percent of the U.S. population suffers from chronic, ordinary gingivitis. Gingivitis is inflammation of the gums and is an early indicator of gum disease.… Continue reading Reduce Gum Disease With These Critical Nutrients
Blueberry Extract Could Help Fight Gum Disease
Gum disease is a common condition among adults that occurs when bacteria form biofilms or plaques on teeth, and consequently the gums become inflamed. Some severe cases, called periodontitis, call for antibiotics. But now scientists have discovered that wild blueberry extract could help prevent dental plaque formation. Their report in American Chemical Society’s Journal of… Continue reading Blueberry Extract Could Help Fight Gum Disease
Treating Gum Disease Reduces Symptoms of Prostate Inflammation
Treating gum disease reduced symptoms of prostate inflammation, called prostatitis, according to researchers from Case Western Reserve University School of Dental Medicine and the Departments of Urology and Pathology at University Hospitals Case Medical Center in Ohio. The team published their findings in May 2015 in the journal Dentistry. A release from the university notes… Continue reading Treating Gum Disease Reduces Symptoms of Prostate Inflammation