Periodontal Disease & Respiratory Disease
A number of different respiratory diseases are linked to periodontal disease, including pneumonia, COPD, and bronchitis.
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A number of different respiratory diseases are linked to periodontal disease, including pneumonia, COPD, and bronchitis.
A study conducted at the University of New York concluded that post-menopausal women who suffered from osteoporosis were 86% more likely to also develop periodontal disease.
Researchers have shown that periodontal disease in expectant mothers actually exposes their unborn child to many different risks; particularly if they also happen to be diabetes sufferers.
It is well documented that people who suffer from diabetes are more susceptible to developing infections than non-diabetes sufferers. It is not widely known that t periodontal disease is often considered the sixth complication of diabetes; particularly when the diabetes is not under proper control.
Research studies have shown that there is a strong association between periodontal disease and other chronic conditions such as diabetes, heart disease, pregnancy complications and respiratory disease.
