Dental Calamities That Can Truly Hurt - New York Times

Dental Calamities That Can Truly Hurt New York Times, United States - May 14, 2008 But there are two much more serious problems, common dental diseases that can lead not only to loss of teeth but also to loss of life: periodontal disease ...

Pot-smoking linked to gum disease - GlobalTV

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Pot-smoking linked to gum disease GlobalTV, Canada - May 13, 2008 It's long been known that one of the main risk factors for periodontal disease is cigarette smoking. The researchers wanted to know, what about smoking ...

50% of Korean Have Gum Disorders - 코리아타임즈

50% of Korean Have Gum Disorders 코리아타임즈, South Korea - May 11, 2008 The disease in the gum can proliferate substances causing such disorders, doctors say. Periodontal disease causes or worsens heart disease. ...

Rate of gum disease 'very high' - Ottawa Citizen

Rate of gum disease 'very high' Ottawa Citizen,  Canada - Apr 18, 2008 As the population gets long in the tooth, more people are likely to suffer from gum disease. "Periodontal disease more commonly shows up in the mid-years of ...

Tooth Loss Strongly Linked To Risk Of Esophageal, Head And Neck ... - Science Daily (press release)

Tooth Loss Strongly Linked To Risk Of Esophageal, Head And Neck ... Science Daily (press release) - May 14, 2008 Periodontal disease is known to increase risk for stroke and heart disease. "Tooth loss is a common consequence of chronic bacterial infection and may, ...