Pose a serious threat to people whose health is compromised by diabetes . Increase the risk of respiratory diseases . Suggest a link between osteoporosis and bone loss in the jaw. People with periodontal disease are almost twice as likely to suffer from coronary artery disease as those without periodontal disease. Consulting with a patient's cardiologist is necessary before any treatment is delivered.
Additional studies reveal a relationship between periodontal disease and stroke.
People diagnosed with acute cerebrovascular ischemia were found more likely to have an oral infection. New evidence suggests pregnant women with periodontal disease may be seven times more likely to have a baby born too early and too small. People with diabetes have periodontal disease more often than people without diabetes. Researchers now suggest a link between osteoporosis and bone loss in the jaw. Registered Dental Hygienists are alerting their patients to the possibilities that they may have a life altering illness, and they are often doing so early enough to save lives.