Yes, untreated gum disease, particulary chronic periodontal disease, increases inflammatory markers called prostaglandins. These blood chemistry markers can be 8 to 20 times higher in people with chronic periodontal disease. ... read more →
Well, if you are over 35 there is a 75% chance they are, according to statistics from the American Dental Association. Dentists diagnosis periodontal disease primarily by measuring the patient's... read more →