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Scientists Discover Link Between Oral Health And Rheumatoid Arthritis
Scientists in America have discovered a link between oral health and rheumatoid arthritis. Researchers from the School of Dentistry at the University of Louisville, have suggested that poor oral health can increase the risk of rheumatoid arthritis due to the presence of an enzyme, which is present when an individual has gum disease. This enzyme, […]
Could Bacteria Which Cause Gum Disease Worsen The Effects Of Arthritis?
Research from the University of Louisville School of Dentistry and an international group of scientists from the European Union’s Gums and Joints project has discovered that Porphyromonas gingivalis bacterium heightens the progression of rheumatoid arthritis. This may mean earlier development of the disease, further cartilage and bone damage and faster progression of the disease. Scientists […]
