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Obesity-Related Inflammation Linked to Periodontal Diseases

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Periodontal diseases affect more than 47% of adults ages 30 and older, according to the United States Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and obesity has been found to be a major contributor. 1 Associated with accumulated excessive fat, obesity has become a major public health problem across the world.

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The future of dentistry is functional. Here’s why.

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Periodontal disease & chronic disease. Most significantly: A functional approach to health is likely to improve overall health, while an unhealthy lifestyle will most certainly lead to disease throughout the body over time. And just think about the prevalence of oral disease! Diet & lifestyle.

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Revitalizing Oral Health: A Case Study of Severe Periodontitis Management

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The following case outlines the interprofessional steps taken to treat severe periodontitis and its associated systemic conditions. She had uncontrolled type 2 diabetes and morbid obesity, yet no other comorbidities. Image taken 12 weeks after initial therapy and extraction of periodontally hopeless teeth #10 and 15. 1 FIGURE 3.

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Know Your Numbers

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High blood pressure is a sign of arterial inflammation. Heart disease kills one in three women, while breast cancer kills one in 34. Erectile dysfunction could be one of the first signs of arterial disease in men. and chronic diseases. Chronic disease is the leading cause of death. He appeared not to be concerned.