Re: Matt - Oral care

[Guest guest]

It's also suspected that periodontal disease may cause respiratory

disease,

particularly lung infections such as pneumonia,

or exacerbate existing respiratory conditions

(i.e. chronic obstructive pulmonary disease or COPD).

That's because oral bacteria can be breathed into lungs, particularly

in people with periodontal disease.

http://www.rgj.com/article/20081114/MVN01/811140437/1305/BIZ01

Alana

[Guest guest]

Periodontitis has been shown to predispose people to

respiratory diseases,

http://www.lef.org/magazine/mag2004/nov2004_report_oral_01.htm

Alana

[Guest guest]

Sinusitis of dental origin

Acute or chronic sinusitis may be odontogenic.

Bacteria involved in odontogenic sinusitis are specific organisms

associated with the teeth (Streptococcus sanguis, Streptococcus

salivarius, Streptococcus mutans, anaerobic germs).

They are often secondary to an intrasinus foreign body following

periodontitis.

http://tinyurl.com/5qtxha

Alana

[Guest guest]

Not sure what maxillary sinus means.

Dental disease: a frequently unrecognized cause of maxillary sinus

abnormalities?

CONCLUSION:

We have demonstrated a twofold increase in maxillary sinus disease

in patients with periodontal disease and have shown a causal

relationship.

Recognition of this relationship may have an impact on the clinical

management of patients, particularly those planning implant surgery.

http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/8615273?dopt=Abstract

Alana