Periodontitis, an inflammation of the structures supporting the teeth, significantly increases the risk of stroke in people under 50 years of age who do not have any known predisposing causes.

Adults with T2DM have high odds of periodontitis, and serum PLP may play a modulatory effect in this association, as ...

The association between periodontitis and other chronic diseases, such as cardiovascular disease (CVD) and type 2 diabetes mellitus, could be related to systemic inflammation initiated by a local ...

Considering taking supplements to treat periodontitis? Below is a list of common natural remedies used to treat or reduce the symptoms of periodontitis. Follow the links to read common uses ...

However, if there is a direct relationship between periodontitis and cognitive decline, as this study suggests, then treatment of gum disease might be a possible treatment option for risk of ...

Researchers have identified a new mechanism by which a key bacterium in periodontitis evades the immune system. The study reveals that the bacterium exploits the protein CD47 to suppress immune ...