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Scientists uncover bacterial mechanism that links gum disease to heart disease
Wednesday 11th November 2015
Medical News Today A new study clarifies the microbiology underlying the well-established link between gum disease and heart disease by identifying the effect of a bacterium common to both conditions. The study, from Orebro University in Sweden, is published in the journal Infection and Immunity. It surrounds the activity of a bacterium called Porphyromonas gingivalis, a well-known culprit in the development of periodontitis - a serious gum infection that damages the soft tissue that surrounds the teeth and attacks the bone that supports them. To read the full article click here If you are worried about your dental health or gum disease, then book a free consultation at our clinic on Finchley Road, NW3). Our friendly and highly skilled dentists are here to help you understand your ongoing dental health options. |
Posted by Bright Smile Clinic at 14:08