Root Planning and Gum Disease
04/11/2005
When a person neglects oral hygiene, organisms begin to occupy the tooth surfaces and gingival sulcus. Gram-negative facultative anaerobes such as Actinobacillus actinomycetemcomitans and gram-negative obligate anaerobes such as Porphyromonas gingivalis are the most common periodontopathogenic species and are thought to be the primary offenders in CVD.
How Does Periodontitis Cause CVD?
Periodontitis is a bacterial infection of the gums and periodontium (supporting tissues of the tooth). Teeth are supported in their bony sockets by connective tissue ligament fibers that extend from the tooth surface to the bone.
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04/11/2005
Which do you think is the most common disease in the world – heart disease, cancer, osteoarthritis? How about malaria or AIDS, which infect many millions every year? Well, the dubious honour goes to periodontal disease, which gradually destroys the supporting structures of the teeth and affects more than 70% of adults in the developed world. Unlike most medical problems, prevention and control depends upon the sufferer; without an effective oral hygiene routine, progression is inevitable. This Texas practitioner's site defines all the relevant terms and clearly illustrates the stages of the disease.
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04/12/2005
Recent studies show that more than 90 percent of the adult U.S. population—literally millions of people—suffer from some form of periodontal disease. Are you one of them? Periodontal diseases affect the tissues that support and anchor the teeth, and left untreated, can lead to tooth loss. The article below describes types of periodontal diseases, their signs and risk factors. Also described is the role of the periodontist, a dentist who specializes in periodontal disease prevention, diagnosis and treatment, and what you can expect when you visit a periodontist.
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05/05/2005
Zapping away gum decay may be just a few years away. Scientists in Boston are studying a common technology that could revolutionize dental medicine.
Imagine shining a light into your mouth each night and saving your body from potentially deadly bacteria?
That may be more than just a futuristic vision.
"There are 600-800 microrganisms in the dental block," says Dr. Nikos Soukos, Director of the Applied Molecular Photomedicine Lab ath the Forsyth Institute.
Hundreds of different kinds of bacteria lurking in your mouth alonesome good-others-like black-pigmented bacteria-can lead to infection--gingivitis-even periodontitis.
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05/02/2005
A Bizarre Kissing Risk Exposed
Monday, May 02, 2005:Before you pucker up, know this: There may be a 1 in 3 chance of transmitting gingivitis-causing bacteria through saliva, according to the Journal of the American Dental Association. A different study published in the journal Periodontology 2000 placed the transmission rate between 30 percent and 75 percent.
Gingivitis is the earliest and most easily treatable form of gum disease. Symptoms include gums that are red and inflamed and sometimes bleed. A whopping 75 percent of us have it--even though most of us don't have a clue that we do. Odds are this means you. Or your partner.
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04/16/2005
Periodontal Disease
Periodontal disease is an inflammation or infection of the soft tissues that support the teeth (the gums). The condition develops when bacteria and sticky plaque adhere to the teeth in a colorless film. If not removed, the plaque hardens. Toxins produced by the bacteria irritate the gums. The surrounding tissue may bleed easily and become red and swollen. This early stage of periodontal disease is called gingivitis.
In time, the structures that hold the gums to the teeth break down, causing deeper pockets to form along the gum line.
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04/15/2005
By Jill Rhynard
Apr 01 2005
Peridontal diseases (gum disease) are among the most prevalent in the world with 70 per cent of the world population thought to be affected by some form of the disease. Of those, 10 to 15 per cent are suffering from severe gum disease, which is considered a potential risk factor for several serious health conditions. Who would have thought?
Gum disease starts with the formation of hard and soft deposits on the surface of the teeth. Over time, this build up of bacteria, called plaque, collects at the gum line and eventually settles onto the teeth as calcium deposits, called tartar.
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04/06/2005
One of the most common medical conditions in the US is gum disease. According to the American Dental Association, three out of four adult Americans have some form of gum disease and about 25 million adults suffer from serious periodontal disease. But the fear of long, painful hours in the dentist's chair - and the prospect of dental surgery - keeps many people from getting it treated.
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04/05/2005
For the Media
Oral Bacteria May Predict Pregnancy Outcomes
CHICAGO - March 23, 2005 - Researchers from New York University found that certain bacteria from the mouth may be related to preterm delivery and low birthweight according to a study in the Journal of Periodontology (JOP). Study Abstract *
It's been reported in the past that periodontal disease may be a factor in the occurrence of preterm low birthweight babies. Now it is believed that bacteria commonly found in dental plaque biofilms may also be related.
Researchers evaluated bacterial levels in the saliva of 297 women in their third trimester of pregnancy.
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