This is a picture of gingivitis which means gum inflammation. That is characteristic of periodontal disease. You can see that the gums are swollen and receding around the root of the tooth. When you go to a dental office, you may hear that periodontal disease causes vascular disease, heart attack, and stroke. That seems backward to me. Obesity increases the risk of periodontal disease. Smoking really increases the risk. Those factors also increase the risk of most other chronic illnesses including vascular disease.
Periodontal Disease: Chicken or Egg?
Periodontal Disease: Chicken or Egg?
Periodontal Disease: Chicken or Egg?
This is a picture of gingivitis which means gum inflammation. That is characteristic of periodontal disease. You can see that the gums are swollen and receding around the root of the tooth. When you go to a dental office, you may hear that periodontal disease causes vascular disease, heart attack, and stroke. That seems backward to me. Obesity increases the risk of periodontal disease. Smoking really increases the risk. Those factors also increase the risk of most other chronic illnesses including vascular disease.