Gene links heart and gum disease
June 10, 2009
Treating - Gum disease can ease “aid arthritis” symptoms
BBC Online recently reported on a study published by the Journal of Periodontology in the United States which linked gum disease with rheumatoid arthritis. The study suggested that gum disease is “prevalent” in people with rheumatoid arthritis and that anyone suffering from Periodontal/Gum disease could find relief from arthritis symptoms if they treat the underlying disease. British Dental Health Foundation chief executive Nigel Carter says the new research “supports existing evidence which found that extracting painful teeth had a positive impact on arthritic pain.”
Federico Tinti - Acting Periodontist for Harley Street Dental Studio supports this study and also adds that any disease/infection that is underlying in the body can have a knock on effect or infact make other illnesses worse. Periodontal disease must be treated by a Periodontist as it can cause loss of teeth and bone. It can be controlled but in advanced cases - not reversable.
To read the full article click on the BBC Link - http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/health/8063512.stm
Please contact our practice and speak to Tennille or Debbie if you have further questions regarding this article.
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