ALZHEIMER'S -- DETERMINING FACTOR
Gum disease early in life, less education, and a history of stroke are more important than genes in detrmining who develops dementia, concluded a study of 100 demenna patients with healthy identical twins.
BLOOD CANCERS - 30% MORE RISK
A demographic study of nearly 50,000 men showed that those with periodontal disease had a 30% higher risk of blood cancers, including: leukemia multiple myeloma and non-IIodgkin lymphoma
DIABETES - INCREASES SEVERITY
Periodontal disease affects blood sugar control, lengthens the duration of diabetes symptoms, and speeds the transition from pre-diabetes to diabetes.
DIABETES - 2.8 - 3.4 TIMES MORE RISK
Diabetic patients are 2.8 to 3.4 times more likely to have periodontal disease.
HEART ATTACK - 2.7 TIMES MORE RISK
Demographic studies of 1,372 subjects showed those with periodontal disease were 2.7 times more likely to have heart attack.
HEART DISEASE - 40-72% MORE RISK
Demographic studies of 10,909 subjects showed a 40% to 72% increased risk of heart disease.
KIDNEY CANCER - 49% MORE RISK
A demographic study of nearly 50,000 men showed that those with periodontal disease had a 49% higher risk of kidney cancer.
LUNG CANCER - 36% MORE RISK
A demographic study of nearly 50,000 men showed that those with periodontal disease had a 36% higher risk of lung cancer.
LUNG DISEASE - 1.5 TIMES MORE RISK
In a demographic study of 13,792 individuals, those with periodontal disease had a 1.5 times greater risk of getting chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
OBESITY 76% HIGHER IN YOUNG ADULTS
In a study of 13,645 young adults (18-34) who had periodontal disease, 76% were more likely to be obese.
OSTEOPOROSIS - TREATMENT LINK
Research has shown that treating ostetprosis can lower the seventy of periodontal disease.
PANCREATIC CANCER - 63% MORE RISK
In a study of 51,529 males, it was found that men with periodontal disease had a 63% to 126% higher risk of pancreatic cancer
PREMATURE CHILDBIRTH - 79% HIGHER
Premature low birth-weight childbirth greatly increases complications. Women with untreated periodontal disease have a 79% higher chance of premature childbirth. Treatment gives an 84% reduction in premature births.
STROKE - BACTERIA IN BLOOD CLOTS
Periodontal bacteria have been found in blood clots and those with periodontal disease have a higher risk of strokes
TONGUE CANCER - 5 TIMES MORE RISK
Men With advanced periodontal disease have more than times the risk of tongue cancer.