Periodontal disease connection to heart disease

Did you know?

Periodontal disease increases risk of heart disease, heart attack and stroke.the American Dental Association and American Heart Association have acknowledged the relationship between gum disease and heart disease. Gum disease may increase the risk of heart disease because inflammation in the gums and bacteria may eventually lead to narrowing of important arteries.
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Periodontal disease

Periodontal disease is an inflammatory disease.  It is caused by bacteria in plaque( a sticky film that builds on our teeth).#Gumdisease

My mom

March is women's history month. History is full of  examples of women who inspite of great obstacles personal economical racial etc invented things, brought about events that dramatically improved  human lives. However, on a daily basis our moms support us, comfort us, act as our cheerleaders wen we need it, feed us ,offer a shoulder to cry on and a ear to listen. They are the superheros without a cape.#womenshistorymonth #smilesofsanmarcos

Link between Periodontal disease and Alzheimers

A study at the university of Illinois found long term gum disease causes inflammation and degeneration of brain cells causing cognitive decline leading to Alzheimers.#Alzheimers
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Periodontal disease link to Diabetes

Periodontal disease is an infectious disease causing low grade infection through out the body.  This contributes to inflammatory diseases throughout the body such as heart disease and Diabetes.#periodontaldiseaselinktodiabetes

Link between Gum disease and Alzheimers

A study in Taiwan found people living with periodontitis for more than 10 years are 70% more likely to develop Alzheimers!!!#gumdisease

Periodontal disease &Alzheimers

Did you know?
A study in Sweden found adults with a history of periodontal disease are 4 times as likely to develop Alzheimers!!!#Periodontaldisease

Tribute to Black History Month

Dr. George Grant was the first African-american dentist to graduate from Harvard and teach at Harvard. He pioneered many cleft lip procedures.#Blackhistorymonth

Dental Tribute to Black History Month

Did you know Dr. Ida Gray Nelson Rollins born in 1867 was the first African American female dentist? She practiced in Chicago.#Blackhistorymonth