Tag: periodontitis

Obesity and Periodontitis

Many medical professionals do believe obesity to be a chronic condition, and it’s understood that this is on the rise, with more and more younger people becoming obese due to poor nutrition and bad eating habits. But it also puts you at risk for hypertension, type 2 diabetes, and other problems, including cancers and respiratory …

How does periodontitis affect your overall health?

A lot of people suffer from periodontal disease, and over the past decade, there is actually more evidence that’s shown a link between periodontal disease, the bacteria that are with it, and other systemic diseases that tag along with it. This can affect other parts of your body, such as heart disease, diabetes, strokes, and …