Periodontitis

The word "periodontitis" comes from peri ("around"), odont  ("tooth") and -itis ("redness").

Reports
Periodontitis doesn't just affect the gums and teeth, but reports have stated that it may increase risk of stroke.Pussinen PJ, Alfthan G, Jousilahti P, Paju S, Tuomilehto J. (2007). Systemic exposure to Porphyromonas gingivalis predicts incident stroke. Atherosclerosis. 193(1):222-8. PMID 16872615Pussinen PJ, Alfthan G, Rissanen H, Reunanen A, Asikainen S, Knekt P. (2004). Antibodies to periodontal pathogens and stroke risk. Stroke. 35(9):2020-3.PMID 15232116 It is also related to memory problems for those over 60 years of age.Noble JM, Borrell LN, Papapanou PN, Elkind MS, Scarmeas N, Wright CB. (2009). Periodontitis is associated with cognitive impairment among older adults: analysis of NHANES-III. J Neurol Neurosurg Psychiatry. 80(11):1206–11. PMID 19419981

References

Category:Diseases and disorders of the mouth