Signs of dental issues are easy to miss in your dog, as most of them are quite good in hiding their pain. Dry food diets formulated for dental care reduce plaque and tartar, and a balanced diet rich in calcium and phosphorus supports strong teeth, contributing to overall oral health," says the expert. These alternatives may include incorporating dental chews, …
Poor dental hygiene has been linked to various diseases. Dr Nidhi Kohli Suri, Senior Consultant, Dental Care, Max Multi Speciality Centre, Panchsheel Park, told IndiaToday.In diabetes undermines the body's immune defenses, making individuals susceptible to gum disease. In terms of heart health, untreated gum disease can cause ongoing inflammation that spreads through the bloodstream, leading to damage to blood vessels. …
Although most individuals don't associate oral disease with serious health issues, growing evidence suggests that oral bacteria play an important role in systemic disorders such as colon cancer and heart disease. Gum disease linked to build-up of Alzheimer's plaque formation: Study In their paper, "Microglial cell response to experimental periodontal disease," published in the Journal of Neuroinflammation, Forsyth scientists and …
A new study on postmenopausal women finds links between widely consumed foods and the diversity and composition of oral bacteria. They found that higher intake of sugary and high glycemic load foods -- like doughnuts and other baked goods, regular soft drinks, breads and non-fat yogurts -- may influence poor oral health and, perhaps, systemic health outcomes in older women …