Campylobacter rectus is a gram-negative rod, and Parvimonas micra is a gram-positive coccus, both of which are oral anaerobes that cause chronic periodontitis. Chronic periodontitis can cause bacteremia and systemic diseases, including osteomyelitis. Hematogenous osteomyelitis caused by anaerobic bacteria is uncommon, and to date, there have been no reports of mixed bacteremia with C. rectus and P. micra. Here, we report the first case of osteomyelitis... read more »
When examing gum disease, Fusobacterium nucleatum (F. nucleatum) is one common kind of bacteria that thrives in periodontal disease. It affects the gums and jawbone, and if untreated results in unstable teeth and tooth loss. In recent years, F. nucleatum has been linked to conditions ranging to everything from colorectal cancer to the premature delivery of babies. Now there is... read more »
By Martha Henriques Your teeth and gums have a wide-ranging impact on your health, from your risk of Alzheimer's to diabetes and cardiovascular disease. Crowded, misaligned and riddled with cavities and inflamed gums, our teeth are infamous for their flaws. The modern human is unusual in the level of painstaking, daily intervention that we need to make sure our teeth... read more »
By Joan Mbabazi People who smoke are likely to develop stains on their teeth from the nicotine and tar in tobacco products. To make matters even worse, the teeth can turn yellow for those who are light smokers, and almost brown for those who smoke for a long time. Health experts emphasize that smoking tobacco has been connected to conditions... read more »
Lung function diminishes with increasingly severe gum disease, according to research from Norway that was presented at the recent EuroPerio10, a world congress in periodontology and implant dentistry organized by the European Federation of Periodontology. Previous research found that dental cleaning, including harmful plaque removal, is associated with a reduction in symptom flare-ups in those patients struggling with chronic obstructive... read more »
By Iveta Ramonaite, Dental Tribune International Tue. 5. July 2022 The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) report that e-cigarettes are the most commonly used tobacco product among US youth. In a 2021 survey, 2.06 million US middle and high school students had vaped in the past 30 days, including 320,000 middle school students and 1.72 million high... read more »
In this gallery, David R. Rice, DDS, shares the six signs of gum disease you should look for that can help keep a treatable issue from turning into a major problem. Loose teeth that prevent your ability to eat what you want. Painful swelling that hurts constantly, and becomes almost unbearable when you eat and drink. Infections that can become... read more »
Written by Dr. Niharika Harsha Published on 30 June 2022 In this article, Dr. Niharika Harsha talks about a recent study that discovered that the resolution of gingivitis did not only lessen gingival inflammation and plaque levels but also reduced the systemic inflammatory markers of a patient to improve their quality of life. This study was published in the Journal... read more »
MONDAY, June 20, 2022 (HealthDay News) -- Getting your tongue or lips pierced? Don't be surprised when your dentist is unhappy about it. These piercings can do damage to your teeth and gums, a new study warns. "Our study found that many people with oral piercings had deep pockets and gaps around their teeth, and receding and bleeding gums," said study author... read more »
A recent study in the Journal of Dentistry determined that males tend to have lax oral hygiene habits, see their dentist less often for routine dental care, and just generally experience worse oral health than their female counterparts. Previous studies determined that women “exhibit better oral health literacy and more positive attitudes about dental visits than men,” and were also more likely... read more »
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