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Having serious periodontal disease affects blood glucose and can contribute to the progression of diabetes. Those with diabetes are at an increased risk for serious gum disease because not only are they more susceptible to bacterial infection, they also have a decreased ability to fight bacteria that invade the gums.

Bad breath can make a really bad impression, but once you understand what’s behind it, you can easily control your halitosis.

According to research recorded in the Journal of Periodontology, those with respiratory diseases tend to have worse periodontal health than those with healthier lungs. Research showed that periodontal disease may increase the risk for respiratory infections, such as chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and pneumonia.

According to the National Children’s Oral Health Foundation, pediatric dental disease is 5 times more common than asthma and 7 times more common than hay fever.

Your children can have periodontal disease. In fact, some studies indicate that nearly all children have gingivitis – the very first stage of periodontal disease.

Was it the onions on your salad? That cup of decaf after dinner? When you wake up with morning breath, the cause hardly matters. You want the bad taste in your mouth – and the stink that goes with it – gone, and fast, please!

Whether your toothbrush is pink after brushing or you bleed when flossing, be sure to mention it to your dentist. Bleeding gums is one of the first signs of gingivitis, an inflammation of the gums due to a buildup of plaque. Gingivitis can lead to periodontal disease.

A recent study led by a periodontal researcher from the University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine has found that treating periodontal disease in women before the end of their first trimester can help prevent premature delivery.

When parents don’t visit the dentist often, children don’t visit the dentist often, according to a study recently published in the journal Pediatrics.

Even if you are diligent with your at-home oral care, routine cleanings are important, and, as far as dentists and hygienists are concerned, non-negotiable.