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Hormones Can Trigger Gum Disease October, 2005 News 14 Carolina ...it's not just during pregnancy that women feel the pain. Beginning at puberty, the gums can be tender and swollen. Menstruation can trigger bleeding gums, too, and menopause can lead to dry mouth and changes in the way things taste... Finish Reading This Article Relationship Between Alcohol Consumption And Severe Gum Disease January, 2005 Journal of Periodontology ...recent studies suggest a relationship between alcohol consumption and periodontal disease, the dose response relationship between drinking and... Finish Reading This Article Gum Disease Is Associated With Elevated Levels Of C-Reactive Protein And Fibrinogen And It May Be A Coronary Heart Disease Risk Factor December, 2002 BMC Infectious Diseases ...periodontitis seems to increase C-reactive protein only in some individuals, presumably the ones reacting to it with a systemic inflammatory reaction. Periodontal treatment decreases C-reactive... Finish Reading This Article Bad Breath (Increased Levels Of Volatile Sulfur Compounds) Linked To The Beginning Of Gum Disease November, 2002 Journal of Periodontal Research ...halitosis has been correlated with the concentration of volatile sulfur compounds (VSC) produced in the oral cavity by metabolic activity of bacteria colonizing the periodontal area and the dorsum of the tongue... Finish Reading This Article Gum Disease Linked To Birth Complications March, 2002 MedlinePlus ...results show the risk of a premature delivery was two-fold or higher if there was fetal exposure to periodontal disease. The researchers said there's even evidence suggesting the germs in a woman's mouth directly... Finish Reading This Article Data Reveals Diseased Gums Pump High Levels Of Harmful Bacterial Components Into Bloodstream Even While Simply Chewing February, 2002 Journal of Periodontology ...periodontal diseases are serious bacterial infections that destroy the attachment fibers and supporting bone that hold your teeth in your mouth. When this happens, gums separate from the teeth, forming pockets that fill with plaque... Finish Reading This Article Gum Disease May Nourish Chronic Medical Problems October, 2001 The San Antonio Express-News ...commonly known as gum disease, periodontal disease is increasingly being blamed for raising the risk of heart disease, stroke, diabetes and...Finish Reading This Article Relationship Between Rheumatoid Arthritis And Periodontitis January, 2001 Journal of Periodontal Research ...this study provide further evidence of a significant association between periodontitis and rheumatoid arthritis. This association may be a reflection of a common underlying disregulation...Finish Reading This Article