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Link between Periodontal Diseases and Lung Infections
Several studies have suggested an association among dental plaque, poor oral
health, and respiratory disease. Many case studies have described bacteria
normally found in the oral cavity to be associated with lung infections. In
addition, oral health status may contribute to pneumonia and chronic
obstructive pulmonary disease.

The available evidence suggests that poor oral hygiene results in the formation
of extensive plaque and promotes oral colonization by potential respiratory
pathogens. Pneumonia is a very prevalent disease, causing 100,000 deaths in
the United States each year. A significant proportion of the general population
(~10%) and an even greater proportion of older people (~50%) have
destructive periodontal disease. People with destructive periodontal disease are
most affected by pneumonia.

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Link between Periodontitis and Cardiovascular Diseases
Recently identified associations between periodontal disease and other
systemic inflammatory diseases, such as cardiovascular disease, have captured
the attention of oral health professionals. Recent work in animal models
suggests that there may be a cause-effect relationship between periodontal
disease and cardiovascular lesions.

Proof-of-principle experiments involving animals have demonstrated that...
[certain naturally occurring compounds] were effective in preventing both
periodontitis and cardiovascular lesions in the same animal.

These data suggest that a relationship exists between periodontitis and the
initiation of atherosclerosis and that anti-inflammatory therapy... was effective in
preventing the onset of both diseases.

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Periodontal Disease as a Risk Factor for Preterm Birth
Preterm birth, resulting in babies born too little and too soon, is a major cause
of morbidity. Evidence indicates that infections can be major risk factors in
preterm birth. Case-control studies point to an association between periodontal
infection and increased rates of preterm birth.

Evidence points to a possible role for periodontal pathogens in preterm birth. In
a case-control study of 124 pregnant or post-partum mothers, those who
delivered preterm or low birth-weight babies had significantly worse periodontal
disease than mothers of normal birth-weight babies. Other case-control studies
show the risk of preterm birth was 3 to 8 times greater for mothers with
periodontal disease.

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The One & Only Dental Care is proud to offer a dedicated team of highly trained doctors including a general dentist, cosmetic dentist, endodontist,
prosthodontist, and periodontist. We welcome patients from all over the New York area including Brooklyn, Manhattan, Staten Island, Queens, New
Jersey, and Long Island. Our doctors provide full range of general and cosmetic dental services for the whole family including regular dental exams
and cleanings to help detect and prevent gum disease, tooth pain, tooth decay, and oral cancer. In addition, we specialize in teeth whitening,
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