Posts Tagged ‘Strokes’
Ontario Government to announce free dental care for low income senior citizens
Ministers in Ontario are set to announce the introduction of a new dental initiative, which will enable senior citizens on low incomes to access free dental treatment. The programme, which will cost around $100 million per year, is aimed at over 65’s who have an individual annual income of less than $19,300 or a joint […]
Gum Disease More Likely to Cause Strokes than Diabetes
Research carried out in recent years has confirmed links between poor oral health and an increased risk of heart disease, strokes and diabetes, however, a new study has discovered that gum disease is much more likely to cause strokes than diabetes. The findings of the study, which were presented at the 89th International Association for […]
Dentists could play an important role in diabetes diagnosis
Dentists could play an important role in detecting the early signs of diabetes and diagnosing undetected diabetes. Periodontal disease is an early symptom of diabetes and many of the complaints dental patients talk to their dentist about correlate with those suffered by people with diabetes. In some cases, the presence of deep periodontal pockets and […]
Gum disease identified as major risk factor for strokes
A new study has suggested that gum disease is a more potent risk factor for strokes than diabetes. The findings of the study, which were presented at the 89th International Association for Dental Research exhibition in San Diego, show that gum disease carries almost as much risk as high blood pressure. High blood pressure and […]
