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People with severe gum disease may be twice as likely to have increased blood pressure

People with severe gum disease may be twice as likely to have increased blood pressure

16 Apr 2021 Niamhin: gum disease

Adults with periodontitis, a severe gum infection, may be significantly more likely to have higher blood pressure compared to individuals who have healthy gums, according to new research published today in Hypertension, an American Heart Association journal.

Gum disease linked to Covid-19 complications in new study

16 Apr 2021 Niamhin: Covid-19, gum disease

A new study has found that people with advanced gum disease are much more likely to suffer complications from coronavirus, including being more likely to require a ventilator and to die from the disease.

Breast cancer risk higher in women with gum disease

03 Jan 2018 Niamhin: Dental news, gum disease, Health

Research claims that women who suffer from gum disease more likely to develop cancer.

History of gum disease increases cancer risk in older women

08 Aug 2017 Niamhin: Gallbladder cancer, gum disease, oesophageal cancer, periodontal disease, research, risk of cancer

Postmenopausal women who have a history of gum disease also have a higher risk of cancer, according to a new study of more than 65,000 women.