Gum Disease - Pregnancy Link

I have written several articles about gum disease being linked to heart attack but here's another surprising discovery and it concerns pregnant women. Gum disease, according to the article, can also trigger premature birth. Studies show that women with severe gum disease may be two times more likely to have a pre-term baby. Moreover, they may also be at more risk of pre-eclampsia [ a medical condition where hypertension arises]. The experts believe that the bacteria from diseased gums can trigger increases in the levels of compounds that induce labor.

6 comments:

HEALTH NUT WANNABEE MOM said...

It is amazing to me how so much is connected and about how little I know.

Anonymous said...

I was just blogging about my toothache...then this...I'm crossing my fingers.

SWITTOOTH said...

that's for this info, mommy liza :) how are you? it's been awhile...take care!

Ish said...

I have to tell this to my two pregnant officemates this is a good information nice post godbless

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