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Periodontal Disease Articles:

Candida Helps Cause Periodontal Problems

Candida albicans overgrowth can form biofilms in your oral cavity that coat the subgingival area and drive the process of periodontal infection. A recent study of 53 otherwise healthy patients with periodontitis found that 40% of them had such a problem with Candida.

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Obesity Helps Cause Periodontal Disease

A new study following 36,903 men for 16 years has shown that obesity significantly increases the risk for periodontal disease.

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Oral Health and Gestational Diabetes

A new study shows that pregnant women with gum problems face increased risk for developing diabetes during pregnancy, which significantly increases their risk for developing type II diabetes later in their life.

Read More:  gestational diabetes, GUM BLEEDING, periodontal disease