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Watch Your Mouth: Michigan Association of Endodontists Offers Four ...  -  24 Mar 2008
PR Newswire (press release),Some studies indicate that periodontitis, in turn, can make it more difficult for people with diabetes to control their blood sugar.

People Infected With HPV, Periodontitis are More Susceptible to ...  -  Mar 21, 2008
MedIndia,Periodontitis is a chronic inflammatory disease that destroys connective tissue and bone supporting the teeth. It has been associated with various systemic

Ranbaxy to introduce INERSAN brand in India and Nepal  -  Mar 18, 2008
Economic Times,INERSAN, a patented drug used in the treatment of dental problems such as Periodontitis, Gingivitis and Halitosis, is a natural biological product and it

Cranberries show protection against periodontal disease  -  Mar 20, 2008
DentalPlans.com,Natural compounds found in the berry were shown to fight periodontitis, which is a severe case of gingivitis, or inflammation of the gums, by acting as a

Floss And Brush To Cut Heart Risk  -  Mar 19, 2008
Sky News,Chronic gum disease is called periodontitis, which occurs when waste material or plaque collects around the teeth and irritates the gums.

Ranbaxy to introduce Inersan brand in India, Nepal  -  Mar 18, 2008
Sify,The patented product, a probiotic preparation, is used for the treatment of dental problems such as periodontitis, gingivitis and halitosis.

Ranbaxy signs deal with CD Pharma for Inersan  -  Mar 18, 2008
Business Standard,Inersan is used for the treatment of dental problems like periodontitis, gingivitis and halitosis. According to a release issued by Ranbaxy today,

Ranbaxy launches new dental drug in India, Nepal  -  Mar 18, 2008
Thaindian.com,The drug is used for the treatment of dental problems like periodontitis, gingivitis and halitosis. Ranbaxy claimed that at present there was no drug

US: Cranberries may reduce inflammation associated with severe gum ...  -  Mar 7, 2008
FreshPlaza,Researchers have discovered that natural compounds in cranberries may help ward off periodontitis, or severe gum disease, by serving as a powerful

Study shows Nd:YAG laser procedure effective in treating gum disease  -  Mar 14, 2008
BioOptics World,Gum disease, including gingivitis and periodontitis, is a chronic bacterial infection that, left untreated, can lead to tooth loss.

Ondine's Periowave(TM) Photodisinfection System Showcased at ...  -  Mar 7, 2008
FOXBusiness...and Europe are reporting that they are seeing exceptional results when treating periodontitis, peri-implantitis and other conditions with Periowave(TM).

Honey and diabetes go together safely: DUHS expert  -  Mar 2, 2008
Daily Times,In fact, pure honey is used to maintain oral hygiene and various inflammatory problems of the teeth and gums such as gingivitis periodontitis,

Teething Problems: Pregnancy and your Dental Health  -  Mar 16, 2008
Insurance Times and Investments News,...if left untreated, may result in periodontitis, a serious infection that can destroy the soft tissue and bone that support your teeth.

Gene Expression Differences Between Europeans And Africans Affect ...  -  Feb 28, 2008
Science Daily (press release)African Americans may be more susceptible than Caucasians to infection by certain bacteria, such as Porphyromonas gingivalis that causes periodontitis.

Gene Expression Differences Affect Drug Response  -  Feb 28, 2008
Washington Post,...shown that black Americans may be more susceptible than whites to infection by certain kinds of bacteria, such as the kind that cause periodontitis.

Good reasons to get up and go  -  Mar 9, 2008
The Herald,...reveals that regular gym-goers who participate in a range of classes, such as aerobics, are 40% less likely to develop the gum infection, periodontitis.

Dental Hygiene: Why is it so Important?  -  Feb 29, 2008
Best Syndication,The second stage is periodontitis during which you will experience sore, swollen gums that will recede from your teeth and create larger and larger pockets

Tooth or consequences: The costs of poor dental fitness  -  Feb 24, 2008
American Medical News (subscription)One in the March 1, 2007, issue of the same journal found that treating periodontitis could improve endothelial function. Others also documented that caring

Correlation of Procalcitonin and Cytokine Expression with ...  -  Mar 1, 2008
Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery (subscription)Procalcitonin: a novel salivary marker for MTC, sepsis, and periodontitis. Read at the Annual Meeting of the International Association for Dental Research;

Spreading Smiles To Help Yourself And Others  -  20 Feb 2008
EVLivingAccording to the American Dental Association, researchers have found that the gum disease periodontitis is associated with health problems such as

Don't forget to floss  -  Feb 18, 2008
MetroWest Daily News,In recent years, dozens of studies have shown that periodontitis (advanced gum disease) may contribute to cardiovascular disease, stroke, and bacterial

A Healthy Smile: Not Just A Question For Your Dentist  -  Feb 7, 2008
North American Press Syndicate,Gum diseases include gingivitis and periodontitis. Gingivitis, an early form of gum disease and the first stage of gum inflammation, is caused by the

Gingivitis and Heart Disease: How are they related?  -  Feb 6, 2008
Best Syndication,Periodontal diseases (diseases of the gum, including gingivitis and periodontitis) are serious infections of one or many teeth that can lead to tooth loss.

Laser may help reverse gum disease  -  Jan 22, 2008
Reuters India,The study included six patients with moderate to severe periodontitis, an infection of the gums that causes the gums to pull away from the teeth and form

The love-hate diseases  -  Feb 8, 2008
Deccan Herald,Diabetes and Periodontitis are both common chronic diseases and recent research has discovered an inexorable connection between the two.

Vital guide to Oral health education  -  Feb 19, 2008
Nature.com (subscription),The later stage of periodontitis develops when the supporting bone around the teeth becomes progressively destroyed, so that the teeth become loose and

OraPharma, Inc.'s ARESTIN receives accolades  -  Feb 13, 2008
RDH,The product is an adjunct treatment to scaling and root planing procedures for reduction of pocket depth in patients with adult periodontitis.

AUDIO from Medialink and Colgate: A Healthy Smile - Not Just a ...  -  Feb 11, 2008
PR Newswire (press release),Unchecked, gingivitis, an early form of gum disease and the first stage of gum inflammation, can lead to a more serious form called periodontitis.

Your Way to a Healthy Smile  -  Feb 14, 2008
U.S. News & World Report,More severe disease, or chronic periodontitis, may affect as many as 30 percent. Regardless of severity, gum problems can be quite stealthy; pain is minimal

Reasons to Visit a Periodontist  -  Jan 30, 2008
DentalPlans.com,Patients suffering from periodontitis often do not understand the severity of their situation. This is usually happens due to the lack of pain as an

Patient Page  -  Feb 5, 2008
Journal of American Medical Association (subscription),More serious infection, called periodontitis, can cause not only disease of the gums, but loss of teeth and the bone structures that support the teeth.

Periodontal Disease: Common Causes for Unhealthy Gums  -  Jan 24, 2008
DentalPlans.com,When infection in these regions causes inflammation, it is known as periodontitis that is also called Pyorrhea alveolaris. According to research, 50% of

$50000 For A Smile? Croatian TV Journalist Says It's Worth It  -  Jan 23, 2008
AHNDamir Matkovic said he was forced to spent that huge amount after he discover he was suffering from periodontitis - a condition where the gums become

The price of a smile...  -  Jan 21, 2008
Daily News (subscription),But then he found out that he was suffering from periodontitis - a condition where the gums become inflamed and can lead to tooth loss.

Venture Capital  -  Feb 5, 2008
Miami Daily Business Review,The company plans to focus its first commercialization effort on periodontitis, group A strep and systemic fungal infections.

Dental Problems - Bleeding Gums, Toothache and Tooth Loss Treatment  -  Feb 17, 2008
American Chronicle,Ultimately, this will lead to increased bleeding and a more advanced form of gum and jawbone disease known as periodontitis Bleeding gums can be treated by

A certain diet's uncertain powers  -  Feb 9, 2008
Boston Globe,Gingivitis and periodontitis (diseases of the gums and supporting bone) are related to the patient's susceptibility and to dental plaque with

Maine Natural Health Company Conducts Dental Clinical Trial  -  Feb 15, 2008
VillageSoup Belfast,Gingivitis, which causes inflammation, bleeding, and swelling, and periodontitis, which destroys connective tissues and bones, may worsen other health

Veterinary Pet Insurance Data Reveals Pet Dental Health a Low ...  -  Feb 2, 2008
FOXBusiness...$3.8 million for tooth abscesses, root canals and advanced periodontitis (severe gum disease) in 2007, up from $2.3 million just two years earlier.

Smoking Pot Causes Gum Disease  -  Feb 12, 2008
Ivanhoe,The authors write, “The study’s demonstration of a strong association between cannabis use and periodontitis experience by age 32 years indicates that

Beware of gum disease's full-body potential  -  Feb 12, 2008
HeraldNet,Full-blown periodontitis, the leading cause of tooth loss after age 35, affects about 35 percent of adults in the United States. In one word: Everyone.

Cannabis linked to gum disease  -  Feb 7, 2008
InTheNews.co.uk,..."The study's demonstration of a strong association between cannabis use and periodontitis experience by age 32 years indicates that long-term smoking of

The Mouth is at the Very Heart of the Matter  -  Feb 7, 2008
PR.com (press release),According to the Academy of Periodontology, one out of three Americans over the age 30 have some form of periodontitis, which means one out of three

US dentist's study links oral and heart health  -  Feb 6, 2008
Dentistry.co.uk,...and angina were more likely to have poorer oral care, fewer teeth, and bone loss or loss of support as a result of periodontitis or gum disease.

Laser surgery treats gum disease  -  Feb 5, 2008
Parkersburg News,The procedure uses an advanced laser as a less-invasive means of treating periodontitis. Periodontal disease starts when tartar and bacteria under the gum

Destructive Periodontal Disease and Tobacco and Cannabis Smoking  -  Feb 5, 2008
Journal of American Medical Association (subscription),Prevalence and trends in periodontitis in the USA: the [corrected] NHANES, 1988 to 2000. J Dent Res. 2005;84(10):924-930. FREE FULL TEXT.

Cannabis Indicated as Possible Risk for Gum Disease in Young People  -  Feb 5, 2008
Newswise (press release)...to the dentist by one-third of the participants, the study reported a “strong association between cannabis use and periodontitis experience by age 32.

Al Dente: Be healthier with dental insurance  -  Feb 4, 2008
Malden Observer,Therefore, Delta Dental believes that it is important to treat anyone who has gingivitis or periodontitis (gum disease) aggressively.

Tails of Marin: A good time to brush up on your pet's oral care needs  -  Feb 2, 2008
Marin Independent-Journal,Neglecting plaque and tartar buildup can lead to periodontitis, an irreversible condition involving the inflammation and infection of the gums.

Thinkg About Dental Implants?  -  Jan 24, 2008
DentalPlans.com,Other reasons may include normal deterioration, periodontitis or any kind of gum disease as well as root canal failure. Tooth loss often results in

How to Prevent Periodontitis, a Common Gum Disease  -  Dec 14, 2007
DentalPlans.com,Periodontitis is a serious gum disease that needs to be properly treated, in order to prevent further damage to teeth and gums.

Ondine Provides Update on FDA Submission Process for its Periowave ...  -  Dec 20, 2007
Trading Markets (press release),Periodontitis (gum disease) is a common human affliction, affecting one third of all adults, and over half of the population over the age of 50.

Ondine Provides Update on FDA Submission Process for its Periowave ...  -  Dec 20, 2007
Canada NewsWire (press release),About Periodontal Disease Periodontitis (gum disease) is a common human affliction, affecting one third of all adults, and over half of the population over

How Do Periodontists and Dentists Treat Periodontal Disease  -  Dec 14, 2007
DentalPlans.com,Initially, periodontitis is treated by scaling the affected area. This is a deep cleaning procedure involving the use of scalers and curettes.

Anger increases gum disease  -  Dec 18, 2007
Online - International News Network,The study of 523 male health professionals found men who are angry on a daily basis had a 43 percent greater risk of developing periodontitis than those who

Teeth Complications of Diabetes  -  Dec 4, 2007
American Chronicle,Periodontitis is an infection that affects both the gums and bones in the mouth. People with this condition often have receding gums that make their teeth

Bacteria boosts therapy benefits  -  Dec 6, 2007
ArabianBusiness.com,...that application of beneficial bacteria as an adjunct to traditional therapy may become a valid, nonantibiotic treatment approach for periodontitis.

What is periodontal disease?  -  Nov 29, 2007
Saipan Tribune,The two major stages are gingivitis and periodontitis. Gingivitis is a milder and reversible form of periodontal disease that only affects the gums.

Gum-disease bacteria might trick the body  -  Nov 29, 2007
Louisville Courier-Journal,This finding is important because P. gingivalis is the leading cause of periodontitis, a disease that destroys gum, bone and teeth.

Government-Owned Inventions; Availability for Licensing  -  Dec 19, 2007
Trading Markets (press release),...of many pathological diseases, including tumors as well as inflammatory diseases such as atherosclerosis, rheumatoid arthritis, and periodontitis.

Protecting Your Pet’s Smile  -  Dec 20, 2007
Petside,Calculus then leads to gingivitis (inflamed gum tissue) and eventually to periodontitis (characterized by tooth and bone loss). Not only is this painful for

PLAQUE OFF - A REVOLUTION IN REDUCING PLAQUE, CALCULUS AND BAD BREATH  -  Dec 17, 2007
Response Source (press release),...and irritants which can cause painful inflamed gums (gingivitis) and, over time, loosening of the teeth, otherwise known as periodontitis.

Tooth Cells Produce Hormones  -  Dec 12, 2007
Russia-InfoCenter,Healthy dental pulp has few neuroendocrine cells, which rapidly proliferate during caries, acute pulpitis and periodontitis. The more serious the disease is

Uncontrolled diabetics face a much greater risk of dental ...  -  Dec 10, 2007
Akron Beacon Journal,Without proper monitoring and treatment, Salem said, diabetic patients are at increased risk for gum disease, as well as periodontitis, which spreads to the

Why Do My Gums Hurt and Bleed?  -  Dec 5, 2007
Best Syndication,When you have plaque and tartar at the gum line it causes inflammation called gingivitis, and from there can progress to periodontitis, a serious gum and

Having trouble flossing?  -  Dec 4, 2007
VillageSoup Belfast,When inflammation causes connective tissue destruction and bone loss, this is known as periodontitis. You may be one of about half of all Americans who are

Alternative medicine: Pomegranate  -  Dec 4, 2007
PRESS TV,...help treat mouth sores, throat infections and mouth irritations; pomegranate extract significantly improves the clinical signs of chronic periodontitis.

A spare tire can be a sign of diabetes or heart disease  -  Dec 3, 2007
Rocky Mountain News,...by other bacteria in the plaque that may inflame gum tissue (gingivitis) and the underlying tissues that hold our teeth in place (periodontitis).

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