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Gum disease impacts are not myths. We can now measure them! We’ve known this for a long while, but we can now tell you with a great deal of accuracy how gum disease impacts your kidney health and blood sugar control. Onabanjo, O. A., Nwhator, S. O., & Arogundade, F. A. (2023). Association between periodontal…
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Enter Your Own Values then Hit the “Calculate” Button 👇👇👇👇👇👇👇👇 Periodontal Vascular Burden Calculator (ERS) Dark Endothelial Risk Score (ERS) Calculator incorporating periodontitis burden (PISA) Disclaimer: Informational only; not medical advice. Fields marked with * are required. Age (years) Scoring: age > 50 → 2 pts.
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Chronic low-grade inflammation is that almost unnoticeable level of inflammation yet with dire consequences. For decades, periodontal disease has been framed as a localized oral condition—confined to the gingiva, the periodontal ligament, and the alveolar bone. This anatomical framing, while convenient, has proven increasingly inadequate. A growing body of evidence now compels a paradigm shift:…
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Critical Disclosure: Gum Disease Prostate Enlargement forms the crux of our discussion. Please note that I am a periodontist, a Professor of Periodontal Medicine, not a urologist. This article explains the scientific link between oral and systemic inflammation for educational purposes. It is NOT medical advice. I do not and cannot prescribe prostate medications. Any…
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“Critical Disclosure: Gum disease and vertigo don’t look like dental terms. Yes, I am a periodontist, a Professor of Periodontal Medicine, not an ophthalmologist. This article explains the scientific link between oral and systemic inflammation for educational purposes. It is NOT medical advice. I do not and cannot prescribe eye medications. Any discussion of medication…
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“Critical Disclosure: The oral-pancreas axis is an interesting exploration in inflammation. Note that I am a periodontist, a Professor of Periodontal Medicine, not a gastroenterologist. This article explains the scientific link between oral and systemic inflammation for educational purposes. It is NOT medical advice.I do not and cannot prescribe pancreas/diabetes medications. Any discussion of medication…
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Critical Disclosure: Gum disease-gallbladder inflammation is one of the weirdest postulations of so it seems. Let’s delve in but first, I am a periodontist, a Professor of Periodontal Medicine, not a specialist on gallbladder health. This article explains the scientific link between oral and systemic inflammation for educational purposes. It is NOT medical advice. I…
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Critical Disclosure: Gum disease and digestion brings the inflammatory crossfire between the gums and your digestion to the fore. First, I am a periodontist, a Professor of Periodontal Medicine, not a specialist on food allergies. This article explains the scientific link between oral and systemic inflammation for educational purposes. It is NOT medical advice. I…
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Critical Disclosure: I am a periodontist to awaken you to the phenomenon of hair loss and gum inflammation. I am Professor of Periodontal Medicine, not a dermatologist. This article explains the scientific link between oral and systemic inflammation for educational purposes. It is NOT medical advice. I do not routinely prescribe medications to tackle hair…
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Critical Disclosure: Can gingivitis cause tinnitus? We will examine this interesting question, but first, note that I am a periodontist, a Professor of Periodontal Medicine, not an ENT specialist. This article explains the scientific link between oral and systemic inflammation for educational purposes. It is NOT medical advice. I do not and cannot prescribe medications…
