April 19, 2011

Gum Disease Causes And Risk For Stroke

A recent study revealed that gum disease (periodontitis) carries a greater risk compared with diabetes to lead to stroke. Gum disease and the effect on stroke is nearly as large as the effect of hypertension or high blood pressure is indeed a major cause of stroke.

A few years back, was already growing evidence that shows a link between gum disease (periodontitis) with stroke. And now, a new study found that people with gum disease have nearly twice the risk of experiencing non-fatal stroke (ischemic stroke) than those with diabetes.

Research presented at the event 89th International Association for Dental Research (IADR) General Session and Exhibition in San Diego last month, is a warning about the seriousness of the health effects of poor oral health in general.

Dr Nigel Carter, chief executive of the British Dental Health Foundation, said, "Obesity, alcohol abuse, poor diet and smoking are Generally well-known risk factors cans That cause strokes. Less well-known are the risks the caused by gum disease."

He added that this research is very important because it helps gauge the importance of oral health and compare it with other risk factors. This research was also surprising, he said. Because by knowing gum disease have the same risk with hypertension is a very significant discovery. And with the finding that the risk of gum disease has doubled in the cause of non-fatal stroke compared with diabetic, totally out of prediction experts.

'The research sends a clear message That the risks the caused by poor oral health Should not be overlooked or Considered Important Pls less compared to others factors,' he added.


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