This is of interest in todays society. More people are overweight and unhealthy than ever, hence my wellness business as a branch of dentistry I suppose ! This article states a study providing this point. You know that there are many risks with being overweight, but some may not know that gum disease is one of them.
This article points to the inflammatory chemicals secreted by fatty tissue. This leads to increased production of cytokines, promoting periodontal disease. Very interesting how the body WARNS you in many ways that being overweight is not good for our health! I would be interested to know if you all have noticed this in your patients? Or have you made the link ?
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