Each of the special features listed below explores the oral health needs of a different group of people. The Mouth-Body Connection Infections in the mouth can play havoc elsewhere in the body. Evidence suggests that people with periodontal disease are at higher risk for developing heart disease, stroke, uncontrolled diabetes, preterm births, and respiratory disease.
Periodontal bacteria can enter the blood stream and travel to major organs and begin new infections.
This article suggests steps you can take to protect your health. Advanced forms of periodontal disease are more rare in children than adults, but can occur. This article describes the types of periodontal diseases, signs of periodontal disease in children, and suggests some preventive measures. However, at each stage of your life, there are steps a woman can take to protect her oral health. Smoking and Periodontal Disease Recent studies have shown that tobacco use may be one of the most significant risk factors in the development and progression of periodontal disease.