November 14, 2008
Impact of periodontal diseases on the health of the body.
Numerous scientific studies conducted to date have checked the negative impact of these infections in different organs of human body:
*It is known that in people with diabetes who have contributed to higher levels of blood sugar. A diabetic patient with periodontitis and has 17 times more likely to aggravate their condition.
*Pregnant women who have this infection are 7 times more likely to have a premature birth.
*There is some evidence that people suffering from periodontal disease have a higher risk of developing cardiovascular disease.
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