Gum Disease May Trigger Gut Problems Through Bacteria Changes
Researchers discovered that gum disease (periodontitis) can cause inflammation in your intestines by changing the bacteria in your gut. When gum disease …
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Gum Disease May Worsen Fatty Liver Disease Without Diabetes
Scientists discovered that gum disease might make fatty liver disease worse, even in people without diabetes. Using mice, researchers found that when gum …
Read MoreCould Depression Meds Help Protect Your Gums?
Researchers studied nearly 10,000 Americans and found something surprising: people taking antidepressants had fewer gum diseases than those not taking them. …
Read MoreTomato Power: How This Food May Help Prevent Gum Disease
Researchers studied over 1,200 older adults to understand why some people develop serious gum disease while others don't. They found that people who eat enough …
Read MoreLow Vitamin D Linked to Worse Teeth and Gum Health in Rare Bone Disease
Researchers studied 48 adults with hypophosphatasia, a rare bone disease, and found that those with low vitamin D levels had significantly worse oral health …
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