Oral Cavity & Health
Periodontal disease can provoke or worsen certain health problems
Bacterial infection and inflammation from periodontal disease is associated with other diseases.
Periodontal disease often starts at 20 years, then progresses with age.
50% of those between 35 to 50 are considered to be affected to some degree with periodontal disease. After 60 this number reaches 80%!
50% of those between 35 to 50 are considered to be affected to some degree with periodontal disease. After 60 this number reaches 80%!
Bacteria, bacterial endotoxins and proinflammatory molecules travel from the gums into the blood, linking periodontitis to other systemic diseases.