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Scientists Find New Clues to Bacteria Responsible for Periodontal Disease
A scientific discovery at the University of Louisville uncovers a new mechanism how P. gingivalis, a bacteria responsible for periodontal disease. The discovery could have implications for treating periodontal disease, an infection that leads to the destruction of gum and bone, causing tooth loss. P. gingivalis also is believed to play a role in heart disease, stroke and other major systemic health problems.
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Bad For Teeth Diets Are Bad For Body As Well
Researchers consider that diet of excessive fermentable carbohydrates will lead to dental diseases, and then to other chronic diseases. Fermentable carbohydrates are not just sweets like cookies, cakes, candies, but also bananas, dried fruits, rice, pasta, corn.
