Actually it's bigger than you think, and evidence is constantly increasing about the pervasive health problems caused by periodontal (gum) disease.
Researchers at Case Western Reserve have discovered that one of the bacteriua in periodontal infections can act as a "lock pick" to allow itself and other bacteria to infiltrate the body's organs and end up causing infections of the brain, lungs, liver, spleen, and joints.
It does so by increasing the permiability of the endothelial membranes which protect the integrity of blood vessel walls.
Yet another reason to aggressively treat periodontal disease!
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I agree with your post that - pervasive health problems caused by periodontal (gum) disease. My cousin is currently undergoing gum treatment makati and we're hoping that all may go well with her.
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