Guest guest Posted August 24, 2001 Report Share Posted August 24, 2001 Micheletepper@... wrote: > > I tried to email the group a newsletter I received from drkoop.com > about ra and periodontal disease. However, it does not seem to have > come through. Anyway, if you go to drkoop.com the article is > in " conditions and concerns " . Click there, then on arthritis in the > disease center box. It will come up then. I found it interesting and > informative. Hope this helps someone out there. Michele Maybe this was the article you were thinking of? ~ Georgina Rheumatoid Arthritis May Be Linked to Periodontal Disease by Mike Fillon drkoop.com Health Correspondent http://www.drkoop.com/dyncon/article.asp?id=9602 Chronic gum disease and aching bones go hand in hand, according to a study from Australia reported in the June 2001 issue of the Journal of Periodontology. Some may scoff and say both peridontal disease and rheumatoid arthritis are simply common conditions of aging. But one of the study authors -- Professor P. Mark Bartold, Ph.D., DDSc from the University of Queensland School of Dentistry in Brisbane, Australia -- said the results provide new evidence of a significant association between periodontitis and rheumatoid arthritis (RA). “This study sheds new light on a poorly studied area,” said Bartold. “We believe it breaks new ground in its demonstration that through careful assessment of different levels of severity of the two diseases, a common link between the two disease can be established.” The study compared 65 people attending a rheumatology clinic with 65 others of similar ages and gender but without RA. Researchers found those with RA were more than twice as likely to have periodontal disease. Specifically, those with RA were missing almost twice as many teeth as the others -- an average of 11.6 versus 6.7. In addition, a higher percentage of patients with rheumatoid arthritis had deeper pocketing, or gaps where the gums had receded away from the teeth due to moderate to severe jawbone loss. No differences were noted for the plaque and bleeding between patients in the rheumatoid arthritis group and the control group. According to the National Institute of Dental Research (NIDR) a common cause of tooth loss after age 35 is gum (periodontal) disease. These are infections of the gum and bone that hold the teeth in place. Gum diseases are also caused by dental plaque. The bacteria in plaque causes the gums to become inflamed and bleed easily. If left untreated, the disease gets worse as pockets of infection form between the teeth and gums. This causes receding gums and loss of supporting bone. You may lose enough bone to cause your teeth to become loose and fall out. More Than Just Aging Genco, DDS, Ph.D., editor of the Journal of Periodontology says there’s more to it than just aging gums and bones. " Periodontal disease and rheumatoid arthritis have very similar pathologies, " said Genco. " Damage caused by the immune system and chronic inflammation are central to both diseases. A better understanding of the biological processes common to these diseases may help us find new ways to treat them with medications that modify the body's response to inflammation. " Researchers are not ready to claim that one of the diseases causes the other. However, some scientists think a bacterial infection in the gums may trigger the Rheumatoid Arthritis disease process in some of the estimated 2.1 million people who have RA. Some dental professionals had speculated that people with arthritis have more periodontal disease because limited dexterity decreases oral hygiene. However, researchers in this study found no difference in plaque deposits between the group with rheumatoid arthritis and the control group, indicating that the progression of periodontal disease in the arthritis group was due to factors other than a difference in oral hygiene. " People with rheumatoid arthritis should take note of this connection, " said McGuire, DDS, president of the American Academy of Periodontology (AAP). " They should be on a close lookout for signs of periodontal disease, such as red, swollen gums that bleed easily. The earlier you detect periodontal disease and treat it, the better off you are. " Bartold said because periodontal disease is largely a painless condition with symptoms that are often ignored, it is more likely that people will head to their doctors for help with the symptoms of arthritis. “Accordingly, people with rheumatoid arthritis should be made aware of the fact that they may also have a concurrent problem with periodontal disease and have this further examined,” he said. Because periodontal disease and RA share common disease processes, Bartold suspects it is likely that some medications used for the management of rheumatoid arthritis could also be used as an adjunctive treatment for periodontal disease. Bartold said since their study examined only a small number of patients, a more comprehensive study is needed. “While we were able to show statistical significance, we now need to investigate issues relating to RA severity and duration and correlate this to the same parameters for periodontitis. A trial investigating the effect of various medications used for RA on disease progression of periodontitis should also be initiated.” Brushing Help for Arthritis Sufferers Some people with arthritis (or other conditions that limit motion) may find it hard to hold a toothbrush. To overcome this, the National Institute on Aging recommends attaching the toothbrush handle to your hand with a wide elastic band, or enlarging the toothbrush by attaching it to a sponge, Styrofoam ball, or similar object. People with limited shoulder movement may find brushing easier if the handle of the brush is lengthened by attaching it to a long piece of wood or plastic. Electric toothbrushes are helpful to many. A free brochure, Spread the Word: Periodontal Care is for Everyone, is available by calling 800-FLOSS-EM or visiting the American Academy of Periodontology's Web site at www.perio.org. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 24, 2001 Report Share Posted August 24, 2001 That's it exactly! I didn't know how to send it to the group. Thanks. This article has sent home the idea that I must get to the dentist (something I tend to neglect due to my own fears I suppose). I would hate for him to have dental problems later because of his jra when I could have helped him earlier. Thanks again, Michele Re: dental info Micheletepper@... wrote: > > I tried to email the group a newsletter I received from drkoop.com > about ra and periodontal disease. However, it does not seem to have > come through. Anyway, if you go to drkoop.com the article is > in " conditions and concerns " . Click there, then on arthritis in the > disease center box. It will come up then. I found it interesting and > informative. Hope this helps someone out there. Michele Maybe this was the article you were thinking of? ~ Georgina Rheumatoid Arthritis May Be Linked to Periodontal Disease by Mike Fillon drkoop.com Health Correspondent http://www.drkoop.com/dyncon/article.asp?id=9602 Chronic gum disease and aching bones go hand in hand, according to a study from Australia reported in the June 2001 issue of the Journal of Periodontology. Some may scoff and say both peridontal disease and rheumatoid arthritis are simply common conditions of aging. But one of the study authors -- Professor P. Mark Bartold, Ph.D., DDSc from the University of Queensland School of Dentistry in Brisbane, Australia -- said the results provide new evidence of a significant association between periodontitis and rheumatoid arthritis (RA). " This study sheds new light on a poorly studied area, " said Bartold. " We believe it breaks new ground in its demonstration that through careful assessment of different levels of severity of the two diseases, a common link between the two disease can be established. " The study compared 65 people attending a rheumatology clinic with 65 others of similar ages and gender but without RA. Researchers found those with RA were more than twice as likely to have periodontal disease. Specifically, those with RA were missing almost twice as many teeth as the others -- an average of 11.6 versus 6.7. In addition, a higher percentage of patients with rheumatoid arthritis had deeper pocketing, or gaps where the gums had receded away from the teeth due to moderate to severe jawbone loss. No differences were noted for the plaque and bleeding between patients in the rheumatoid arthritis group and the control group. According to the National Institute of Dental Research (NIDR) a common cause of tooth loss after age 35 is gum (periodontal) disease. These are infections of the gum and bone that hold the teeth in place. Gum diseases are also caused by dental plaque. The bacteria in plaque causes the gums to become inflamed and bleed easily. If left untreated, the disease gets worse as pockets of infection form between the teeth and gums. This causes receding gums and loss of supporting bone. You may lose enough bone to cause your teeth to become loose and fall out. More Than Just Aging Genco, DDS, Ph.D., editor of the Journal of Periodontology says there's more to it than just aging gums and bones. " Periodontal disease and rheumatoid arthritis have very similar pathologies, " said Genco. " Damage caused by the immune system and chronic inflammation are central to both diseases. A better understanding of the biological processes common to these diseases may help us find new ways to treat them with medications that modify the body's response to inflammation. " Researchers are not ready to claim that one of the diseases causes the other. However, some scientists think a bacterial infection in the gums may trigger the Rheumatoid Arthritis disease process in some of the estimated 2.1 million people who have RA. Some dental professionals had speculated that people with arthritis have more periodontal disease because limited dexterity decreases oral hygiene. However, researchers in this study found no difference in plaque deposits between the group with rheumatoid arthritis and the control group, indicating that the progression of periodontal disease in the arthritis group was due to factors other than a difference in oral hygiene. " People with rheumatoid arthritis should take note of this connection, " said McGuire, DDS, president of the American Academy of Periodontology (AAP). " They should be on a close lookout for signs of periodontal disease, such as red, swollen gums that bleed easily. The earlier you detect periodontal disease and treat it, the better off you are. " Bartold said because periodontal disease is largely a painless condition with symptoms that are often ignored, it is more likely that people will head to their doctors for help with the symptoms of arthritis. " Accordingly, people with rheumatoid arthritis should be made aware of the fact that they may also have a concurrent problem with periodontal disease and have this further examined, " he said. Because periodontal disease and RA share common disease processes, Bartold suspects it is likely that some medications used for the management of rheumatoid arthritis could also be used as an adjunctive treatment for periodontal disease. Bartold said since their study examined only a small number of patients, a more comprehensive study is needed. " While we were able to show statistical significance, we now need to investigate issues relating to RA severity and duration and correlate this to the same parameters for periodontitis. A trial investigating the effect of various medications used for RA on disease progression of periodontitis should also be initiated. " Brushing Help for Arthritis Sufferers Some people with arthritis (or other conditions that limit motion) may find it hard to hold a toothbrush. To overcome this, the National Institute on Aging recommends attaching the toothbrush handle to your hand with a wide elastic band, or enlarging the toothbrush by attaching it to a sponge, Styrofoam ball, or similar object. People with limited shoulder movement may find brushing easier if the handle of the brush is lengthened by attaching it to a long piece of wood or plastic. Electric toothbrushes are helpful to many. A free brochure, Spread the Word: Periodontal Care is for Everyone, is available by calling 800-FLOSS-EM or visiting the American Academy of Periodontology's Web site at www.perio.org. To manage your subscription settings, please visit: For links to websites about JRA: http://www.geocities.com/Heartland/Village/8414/Links.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 25, 2001 Report Share Posted August 25, 2001 tabitha has trouble with her teeth not all fitting in her mouth normally. next summer she is going to see a rheumy dentist(guess that is what their called). In order to get her teeth to fit normally they are going to break her jaw. Well i put it off to save her the pain of this..even though i know she will be out of it. her doctor said that with her arthritis she has in her jawline..it wasn't able to grow to normal size...go figure. well thought i would add this.. karen From: " Tepper, Michele " <Micheletepper@...> Reply- " ' ' " < > Subject: RE: dental info Date: Fri, 24 Aug 2001 15:32:08 -0500 That's it exactly! I didn't know how to send it to the group. Thanks. This article has sent home the idea that I must get to the dentist (something I tend to neglect due to my own fears I suppose). I would hate for him to have dental problems later because of his jra when I could have helped him earlier. Thanks again, Michele Re: dental info Micheletepper@... wrote: > > I tried to email the group a newsletter I received from drkoop.com > about ra and periodontal disease. However, it does not seem to have > come through. Anyway, if you go to drkoop.com the article is > in " conditions and concerns " . Click there, then on arthritis in the > disease center box. It will come up then. I found it interesting and > informative. Hope this helps someone out there. Michele Maybe this was the article you were thinking of? ~ Georgina Rheumatoid Arthritis May Be Linked to Periodontal Disease by Mike Fillon drkoop.com Health Correspondent http://www.drkoop.com/dyncon/article.asp?id=9602 Chronic gum disease and aching bones go hand in hand, according to a study from Australia reported in the June 2001 issue of the Journal of Periodontology. Some may scoff and say both peridontal disease and rheumatoid arthritis are simply common conditions of aging. But one of the study authors -- Professor P. Mark Bartold, Ph.D., DDSc from the University of Queensland School of Dentistry in Brisbane, Australia -- said the results provide new evidence of a significant association between periodontitis and rheumatoid arthritis (RA). " This study sheds new light on a poorly studied area, " said Bartold. " We believe it breaks new ground in its demonstration that through careful assessment of different levels of severity of the two diseases, a common link between the two disease can be established. " The study compared 65 people attending a rheumatology clinic with 65 others of similar ages and gender but without RA. Researchers found those with RA were more than twice as likely to have periodontal disease. Specifically, those with RA were missing almost twice as many teeth as the others -- an average of 11.6 versus 6.7. In addition, a higher percentage of patients with rheumatoid arthritis had deeper pocketing, or gaps where the gums had receded away from the teeth due to moderate to severe jawbone loss. No differences were noted for the plaque and bleeding between patients in the rheumatoid arthritis group and the control group. According to the National Institute of Dental Research (NIDR) a common cause of tooth loss after age 35 is gum (periodontal) disease. These are infections of the gum and bone that hold the teeth in place. Gum diseases are also caused by dental plaque. The bacteria in plaque causes the gums to become inflamed and bleed easily. If left untreated, the disease gets worse as pockets of infection form between the teeth and gums. This causes receding gums and loss of supporting bone. You may lose enough bone to cause your teeth to become loose and fall out. More Than Just Aging Genco, DDS, Ph.D., editor of the Journal of Periodontology says there's more to it than just aging gums and bones. " Periodontal disease and rheumatoid arthritis have very similar pathologies, " said Genco. " Damage caused by the immune system and chronic inflammation are central to both diseases. A better understanding of the biological processes common to these diseases may help us find new ways to treat them with medications that modify the body's response to inflammation. " Researchers are not ready to claim that one of the diseases causes the other. However, some scientists think a bacterial infection in the gums may trigger the Rheumatoid Arthritis disease process in some of the estimated 2.1 million people who have RA. Some dental professionals had speculated that people with arthritis have more periodontal disease because limited dexterity decreases oral hygiene. However, researchers in this study found no difference in plaque deposits between the group with rheumatoid arthritis and the control group, indicating that the progression of periodontal disease in the arthritis group was due to factors other than a difference in oral hygiene. " People with rheumatoid arthritis should take note of this connection, " said McGuire, DDS, president of the American Academy of Periodontology (AAP). " They should be on a close lookout for signs of periodontal disease, such as red, swollen gums that bleed easily. The earlier you detect periodontal disease and treat it, the better off you are. " Bartold said because periodontal disease is largely a painless condition with symptoms that are often ignored, it is more likely that people will head to their doctors for help with the symptoms of arthritis. " Accordingly, people with rheumatoid arthritis should be made aware of the fact that they may also have a concurrent problem with periodontal disease and have this further examined, " he said. Because periodontal disease and RA share common disease processes, Bartold suspects it is likely that some medications used for the management of rheumatoid arthritis could also be used as an adjunctive treatment for periodontal disease. Bartold said since their study examined only a small number of patients, a more comprehensive study is needed. " While we were able to show statistical significance, we now need to investigate issues relating to RA severity and duration and correlate this to the same parameters for periodontitis. A trial investigating the effect of various medications used for RA on disease progression of periodontitis should also be initiated. " Brushing Help for Arthritis Sufferers Some people with arthritis (or other conditions that limit motion) may find it hard to hold a toothbrush. To overcome this, the National Institute on Aging recommends attaching the toothbrush handle to your hand with a wide elastic band, or enlarging the toothbrush by attaching it to a sponge, Styrofoam ball, or similar object. People with limited shoulder movement may find brushing easier if the handle of the brush is lengthened by attaching it to a long piece of wood or plastic. Electric toothbrushes are helpful to many. A free brochure, Spread the Word: Periodontal Care is for Everyone, is available by calling 800-FLOSS-EM or visiting the American Academy of Periodontology's Web site at www.perio.org. To manage your subscription settings, please visit: For links to websites about JRA: http://www.geocities.com/Heartland/Village/8414/Links.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 25, 2001 Report Share Posted August 25, 2001 , You really should attend an AJAO conference and see the numerous children and young adults there with there short jaws. Mine was short but not as short as some ...so We opted to simply pull four teeth to allow for room. I'm not a doctor and I don't want to tell you what to do but I know my other friends that had that surgery , it was very difficult to say the least and well maybe I've said enough , maybe too much , my teeth that were overlapped straightened out and even though I have TMJ to deal with all seems to be well.Tree 2 cents worth :) Re: dental info Micheletepper@... wrote: > > I tried to email the group a newsletter I received from drkoop.com > about ra and periodontal disease. However, it does not seem to have > come through. Anyway, if you go to drkoop.com the article is > in " conditions and concerns " . Click there, then on arthritis in the > disease center box. It will come up then. I found it interesting and > informative. Hope this helps someone out there. Michele Maybe this was the article you were thinking of? ~ Georgina Rheumatoid Arthritis May Be Linked to Periodontal Disease by Mike Fillon drkoop.com Health Correspondent http://www.drkoop.com/dyncon/article.asp?id=9602 Chronic gum disease and aching bones go hand in hand, according to a study from Australia reported in the June 2001 issue of the Journal of Periodontology. Some may scoff and say both peridontal disease and rheumatoid arthritis are simply common conditions of aging. But one of the study authors -- Professor P. Mark Bartold, Ph.D., DDSc from the University of Queensland School of Dentistry in Brisbane, Australia -- said the results provide new evidence of a significant association between periodontitis and rheumatoid arthritis (RA). " This study sheds new light on a poorly studied area, " said Bartold. " We believe it breaks new ground in its demonstration that through careful assessment of different levels of severity of the two diseases, a common link between the two disease can be established. " The study compared 65 people attending a rheumatology clinic with 65 others of similar ages and gender but without RA. Researchers found those with RA were more than twice as likely to have periodontal disease. Specifically, those with RA were missing almost twice as many teeth as the others -- an average of 11.6 versus 6.7. In addition, a higher percentage of patients with rheumatoid arthritis had deeper pocketing, or gaps where the gums had receded away from the teeth due to moderate to severe jawbone loss. No differences were noted for the plaque and bleeding between patients in the rheumatoid arthritis group and the control group. According to the National Institute of Dental Research (NIDR) a common cause of tooth loss after age 35 is gum (periodontal) disease. These are infections of the gum and bone that hold the teeth in place. Gum diseases are also caused by dental plaque. The bacteria in plaque causes the gums to become inflamed and bleed easily. If left untreated, the disease gets worse as pockets of infection form between the teeth and gums. This causes receding gums and loss of supporting bone. You may lose enough bone to cause your teeth to become loose and fall out. More Than Just Aging Genco, DDS, Ph.D., editor of the Journal of Periodontology says there's more to it than just aging gums and bones. " Periodontal disease and rheumatoid arthritis have very similar pathologies, " said Genco. " Damage caused by the immune system and chronic inflammation are central to both diseases. A better understanding of the biological processes common to these diseases may help us find new ways to treat them with medications that modify the body's response to inflammation. " Researchers are not ready to claim that one of the diseases causes the other. However, some scientists think a bacterial infection in the gums may trigger the Rheumatoid Arthritis disease process in some of the estimated 2.1 million people who have RA. Some dental professionals had speculated that people with arthritis have more periodontal disease because limited dexterity decreases oral hygiene. However, researchers in this study found no difference in plaque deposits between the group with rheumatoid arthritis and the control group, indicating that the progression of periodontal disease in the arthritis group was due to factors other than a difference in oral hygiene. " People with rheumatoid arthritis should take note of this connection, " said McGuire, DDS, president of the American Academy of Periodontology (AAP). " They should be on a close lookout for signs of periodontal disease, such as red, swollen gums that bleed easily. The earlier you detect periodontal disease and treat it, the better off you are. " Bartold said because periodontal disease is largely a painless condition with symptoms that are often ignored, it is more likely that people will head to their doctors for help with the symptoms of arthritis. " Accordingly, people with rheumatoid arthritis should be made aware of the fact that they may also have a concurrent problem with periodontal disease and have this further examined, " he said. Because periodontal disease and RA share common disease processes, Bartold suspects it is likely that some medications used for the management of rheumatoid arthritis could also be used as an adjunctive treatment for periodontal disease. Bartold said since their study examined only a small number of patients, a more comprehensive study is needed. " While we were able to show statistical significance, we now need to investigate issues relating to RA severity and duration and correlate this to the same parameters for periodontitis. A trial investigating the effect of various medications used for RA on disease progression of periodontitis should also be initiated. " Brushing Help for Arthritis Sufferers Some people with arthritis (or other conditions that limit motion) may find it hard to hold a toothbrush. To overcome this, the National Institute on Aging recommends attaching the toothbrush handle to your hand with a wide elastic band, or enlarging the toothbrush by attaching it to a sponge, Styrofoam ball, or similar object. People with limited shoulder movement may find brushing easier if the handle of the brush is lengthened by attaching it to a long piece of wood or plastic. Electric toothbrushes are helpful to many. A free brochure, Spread the Word: Periodontal Care is for Everyone, is available by calling 800-FLOSS-EM or visiting the American Academy of Periodontology's Web site at www.perio.org. To manage your subscription settings, please visit: For links to websites about JRA: http://www.geocities.com/Heartland/Village/8414/Links.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 25, 2001 Report Share Posted August 25, 2001 Our story is a bit different here.....my daughter Meghann was born with Pierre Robin Sequence, It has the recessed jaw (along with a cleft of the soft palate and downplace tongue). Her jaw has never grown out...we have discussed jaw surgery (they now do jaw distractions on infants with this condition). At one time her jaw use to pop loudly...doesn't right now. Her orthodontist is pretty sure we can align with out a jaw distraction. Hooray... We have had some discussions about whether the JRA is the continued cause for the non growth or if perhaps she has another condition that has kept it's growth retarted. (Most PRS babies jaws grow out by three if their PRS is not part of another syndrome)... I know of only one other child who was born with PRS and acquired JRA (both that child and mine acquired it early before 3) Just my info... Sharon and Meghann JRA and PRS Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 25, 2001 Report Share Posted August 25, 2001 Ps. she barely passes the three finger test Sharon and Meghann Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 26, 2001 Report Share Posted August 26, 2001 tree thanks for the reply i appreciate it...i am also aware how painful it is..my jaw was broken before (by my ex) my mouth was wired shut. i starved to death lol. one thing good i lost weight but the weight came back double time when the wires came off. i am only going by what her one doctor told me. But i will ask about the teeth pulling first..thanks a bunch for the suggestion! i would love to attend a ajao conference..i never know when they are..plus i would have to save money and arrange for babysitter..so it is something i would definitely have to plan for way ahead of schedule. have a good day! karen From: " theresa sappenfield " <treesap0@...> Reply- < > Subject: Re: dental info Date: Sat, 25 Aug 2001 19:55:54 -0400 , You really should attend an AJAO conference and see the numerous children and young adults there with there short jaws. Mine was short but not as short as some ...so We opted to simply pull four teeth to allow for room. I'm not a doctor and I don't want to tell you what to do but I know my other friends that had that surgery , it was very difficult to say the least and well maybe I've said enough , maybe too much , my teeth that were overlapped straightened out and even though I have TMJ to deal with all seems to be well.Tree 2 cents worth :) Re: dental info Micheletepper@... wrote: > > I tried to email the group a newsletter I received from drkoop.com > about ra and periodontal disease. However, it does not seem to have > come through. Anyway, if you go to drkoop.com the article is > in " conditions and concerns " . Click there, then on arthritis in the > disease center box. It will come up then. I found it interesting and > informative. Hope this helps someone out there. Michele Maybe this was the article you were thinking of? ~ Georgina Rheumatoid Arthritis May Be Linked to Periodontal Disease by Mike Fillon drkoop.com Health Correspondent http://www.drkoop.com/dyncon/article.asp?id=9602 Chronic gum disease and aching bones go hand in hand, according to a study from Australia reported in the June 2001 issue of the Journal of Periodontology. Some may scoff and say both peridontal disease and rheumatoid arthritis are simply common conditions of aging. But one of the study authors -- Professor P. Mark Bartold, Ph.D., DDSc from the University of Queensland School of Dentistry in Brisbane, Australia -- said the results provide new evidence of a significant association between periodontitis and rheumatoid arthritis (RA). " This study sheds new light on a poorly studied area, " said Bartold. " We believe it breaks new ground in its demonstration that through careful assessment of different levels of severity of the two diseases, a common link between the two disease can be established. " The study compared 65 people attending a rheumatology clinic with 65 others of similar ages and gender but without RA. Researchers found those with RA were more than twice as likely to have periodontal disease. Specifically, those with RA were missing almost twice as many teeth as the others -- an average of 11.6 versus 6.7. In addition, a higher percentage of patients with rheumatoid arthritis had deeper pocketing, or gaps where the gums had receded away from the teeth due to moderate to severe jawbone loss. No differences were noted for the plaque and bleeding between patients in the rheumatoid arthritis group and the control group. According to the National Institute of Dental Research (NIDR) a common cause of tooth loss after age 35 is gum (periodontal) disease. These are infections of the gum and bone that hold the teeth in place. Gum diseases are also caused by dental plaque. The bacteria in plaque causes the gums to become inflamed and bleed easily. If left untreated, the disease gets worse as pockets of infection form between the teeth and gums. This causes receding gums and loss of supporting bone. You may lose enough bone to cause your teeth to become loose and fall out. More Than Just Aging Genco, DDS, Ph.D., editor of the Journal of Periodontology says there's more to it than just aging gums and bones. " Periodontal disease and rheumatoid arthritis have very similar pathologies, " said Genco. " Damage caused by the immune system and chronic inflammation are central to both diseases. A better understanding of the biological processes common to these diseases may help us find new ways to treat them with medications that modify the body's response to inflammation. " Researchers are not ready to claim that one of the diseases causes the other. However, some scientists think a bacterial infection in the gums may trigger the Rheumatoid Arthritis disease process in some of the estimated 2.1 million people who have RA. Some dental professionals had speculated that people with arthritis have more periodontal disease because limited dexterity decreases oral hygiene. However, researchers in this study found no difference in plaque deposits between the group with rheumatoid arthritis and the control group, indicating that the progression of periodontal disease in the arthritis group was due to factors other than a difference in oral hygiene. " People with rheumatoid arthritis should take note of this connection, " said McGuire, DDS, president of the American Academy of Periodontology (AAP). " They should be on a close lookout for signs of periodontal disease, such as red, swollen gums that bleed easily. The earlier you detect periodontal disease and treat it, the better off you are. " Bartold said because periodontal disease is largely a painless condition with symptoms that are often ignored, it is more likely that people will head to their doctors for help with the symptoms of arthritis. " Accordingly, people with rheumatoid arthritis should be made aware of the fact that they may also have a concurrent problem with periodontal disease and have this further examined, " he said. Because periodontal disease and RA share common disease processes, Bartold suspects it is likely that some medications used for the management of rheumatoid arthritis could also be used as an adjunctive treatment for periodontal disease. Bartold said since their study examined only a small number of patients, a more comprehensive study is needed. " While we were able to show statistical significance, we now need to investigate issues relating to RA severity and duration and correlate this to the same parameters for periodontitis. A trial investigating the effect of various medications used for RA on disease progression of periodontitis should also be initiated. " Brushing Help for Arthritis Sufferers Some people with arthritis (or other conditions that limit motion) may find it hard to hold a toothbrush. To overcome this, the National Institute on Aging recommends attaching the toothbrush handle to your hand with a wide elastic band, or enlarging the toothbrush by attaching it to a sponge, Styrofoam ball, or similar object. People with limited shoulder movement may find brushing easier if the handle of the brush is lengthened by attaching it to a long piece of wood or plastic. Electric toothbrushes are helpful to many. A free brochure, Spread the Word: Periodontal Care is for Everyone, is available by calling 800-FLOSS-EM or visiting the American Academy of Periodontology's Web site at www.perio.org. To manage your subscription settings, please visit: For links to websites about JRA: http://www.geocities.com/Heartland/Village/8414/Links.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 27, 2001 Report Share Posted August 27, 2001 Thank you for the info - another thing to watch - Rob has complained of mouth pain recently when brushing - everything looks ok - but I'm not a dentist. Need to get him in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 27, 2001 Report Share Posted August 27, 2001 , If you attend an AJAO conference you don't need to worry about a sitter. There are activities for all the kids, broken down into age groups. There's even care provided for the babies. The next conference will be in Minneapolis, Minnesota, beginning July 25, 2002 and ending July 28. The Arthritis Foundation does provide a limited number of sponsorships, so contact your local chapter. I think some of the people here have gone that way, and might be willing to share more details if you ask. Liz Re: dental info > > > Micheletepper@... wrote: > > > > I tried to email the group a newsletter I received from drkoop.com > > about ra and periodontal disease. However, it does not seem to have > > come through. Anyway, if you go to drkoop.com the article is > > in " conditions and concerns " . Click there, then on arthritis in the > > disease center box. It will come up then. I found it interesting and > > informative. Hope this helps someone out there. Michele > > Maybe this was the article you were thinking of? > ~ Georgina > > Rheumatoid Arthritis May Be Linked to Periodontal Disease > by Mike Fillon drkoop.com Health Correspondent > http://www.drkoop.com/dyncon/article.asp?id=9602 > > Chronic gum disease and aching bones go hand in hand, according to a > study from Australia reported in the June 2001 issue of the Journal of > Periodontology. Some may scoff and say both peridontal disease and > rheumatoid arthritis are simply common conditions of aging. But one of > the study authors -- Professor P. Mark Bartold, Ph.D., DDSc from the > University of Queensland School of Dentistry in Brisbane, Australia -- > said the results provide new evidence of a significant association > between periodontitis and rheumatoid arthritis (RA). > > " This study sheds new light on a poorly studied area, " said Bartold. " We > believe it breaks new ground in its demonstration that through careful > assessment of different levels of severity of the two diseases, a common > link between the two disease can be established. " > > The study compared 65 people attending a rheumatology clinic with 65 > others of similar ages and gender but without RA. Researchers found > those > with RA were more than twice as likely to have periodontal disease. > Specifically, those with RA were missing almost twice as many teeth as > the > others -- an average of 11.6 versus 6.7. > > In addition, a higher percentage of patients with rheumatoid arthritis > had deeper pocketing, or gaps where the gums had receded away from the > teeth due to moderate to severe jawbone loss. No differences were noted > for the plaque and bleeding between patients in the rheumatoid arthritis > group and the control group. > > According to the National Institute of Dental Research (NIDR) a common > cause of tooth loss after age 35 is gum (periodontal) disease. These are > infections of the gum and bone that hold the teeth in place. Gum > diseases are also caused by dental plaque. The bacteria in plaque causes > the gums to become inflamed and bleed easily. If left untreated, the > disease gets worse as pockets of infection form between the teeth and > gums. This causes receding gums and loss of supporting bone. You may > lose enough bone to cause your teeth to become loose and fall out. > > More Than Just Aging > Genco, DDS, Ph.D., editor of the Journal of Periodontology says > there's more to it than just aging gums and bones. " Periodontal disease > and rheumatoid arthritis have very similar pathologies, " said Genco. > " Damage caused by the immune system and chronic inflammation are central > to both diseases. A better understanding of the biological processes > common to these diseases may help us find new ways to treat them with > medications that modify the body's response to inflammation. " > > Researchers are not ready to claim that one of the diseases causes the > other. However, some scientists think a bacterial infection in the gums > may trigger the Rheumatoid Arthritis disease process in some of the > estimated 2.1 million people who have RA. > > Some dental professionals had speculated that people with arthritis have > more periodontal disease because limited dexterity decreases oral > hygiene. However, researchers in this study found no difference in > plaque deposits between the group with rheumatoid arthritis and the > control group, indicating that the progression of periodontal disease in > the arthritis group was due to factors other than a difference in oral > hygiene. > > " People with rheumatoid arthritis should take note of this connection, " > said McGuire, DDS, president of the American Academy of > Periodontology (AAP). " They should be on a close lookout for signs of > periodontal disease, such as red, swollen gums that bleed easily. The > earlier you detect periodontal disease and treat it, the better off you > are. " > > Bartold said because periodontal disease is largely a painless condition > with symptoms that are often ignored, it is more likely that people will > head to their doctors for help with the symptoms of arthritis. > " Accordingly, people with rheumatoid arthritis should be made aware of > the fact that they may also have a concurrent problem with periodontal > disease and have this further examined, " he said. > > Because periodontal disease and RA share common disease processes, > Bartold suspects it is likely that some medications used for the > management of rheumatoid arthritis could also be used as an adjunctive > treatment for periodontal disease. > > Bartold said since their study examined only a small number of patients, > a more comprehensive study is needed. " While we were able to show > statistical significance, we now need to investigate issues relating to > RA severity and duration and correlate this to the same parameters for > periodontitis. A trial investigating the effect of various medications > used for RA on disease progression of periodontitis should also be > initiated. " > > Brushing Help for Arthritis Sufferers > Some people with arthritis (or other conditions that limit motion) may > find it hard to hold a toothbrush. To overcome this, the National > Institute on Aging recommends attaching the toothbrush handle to your > hand with a wide elastic band, or enlarging the toothbrush by attaching > it to a sponge, Styrofoam ball, or similar object. People with limited > shoulder movement may find brushing easier if the handle of the brush is > lengthened by attaching it to a long piece of wood or plastic. Electric > toothbrushes are helpful to many. > > A free brochure, Spread the Word: Periodontal Care is for Everyone, is > available by calling 800-FLOSS-EM or visiting the American Academy of > Periodontology's Web site at www.perio.org. > > > To manage your subscription settings, please visit: > > > For links to websites about JRA: > http://www.geocities.com/Heartland/Village/8414/Links.html > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 27, 2001 Report Share Posted August 27, 2001 I just returned from an AJAO conference in Seattle. The Oregon chapter sponsored five families there in varying amounts of money. I think they had a few $500 scholarships. We just had to fill out a one page questionaire on why we wanted to attend, and why we thought we were qualified for a scholarship. They then paid the tuition for us, $85. and sent us traveling money. It was well worth the trip. I was told on the odd years that they have regional conferences(several), and on the even years they only have one national meeting. Next year's is in Mineapolis. They provide all child care while you are at the workshops, and my ten and twelve year olds didn't want to leave. They had a blast, and my 12 year old JRAer met lots of other kids with JRA, and they did lots of talking. >From: " " <smithfamilyzoo@...> >Reply- >< > >Subject: Re: dental info >Date: Mon, 27 Aug 2001 21:43:25 -0400 > >, > >If you attend an AJAO conference you don't need to worry about a sitter. >There are activities for all the kids, broken down into age groups. There's >even care provided for the babies. The next conference will be in >Minneapolis, Minnesota, beginning July 25, 2002 and ending July 28. The >Arthritis Foundation does provide a limited number of sponsorships, so >contact your local chapter. I think some of the people here have gone that >way, and might be willing to share more details if you ask. > >Liz > Re: dental info > > > > > > Micheletepper@... wrote: > > > > > > I tried to email the group a newsletter I received from drkoop.com > > > about ra and periodontal disease. However, it does not seem to have > > > come through. Anyway, if you go to drkoop.com the article is > > > in " conditions and concerns " . Click there, then on arthritis in the > > > disease center box. It will come up then. I found it interesting and > > > informative. Hope this helps someone out there. Michele > > > > Maybe this was the article you were thinking of? > > ~ Georgina > > > > Rheumatoid Arthritis May Be Linked to Periodontal Disease > > by Mike Fillon drkoop.com Health Correspondent > > http://www.drkoop.com/dyncon/article.asp?id=9602 > > > > Chronic gum disease and aching bones go hand in hand, according to a > > study from Australia reported in the June 2001 issue of the Journal of > > Periodontology. Some may scoff and say both peridontal disease and > > rheumatoid arthritis are simply common conditions of aging. But one of > > the study authors -- Professor P. Mark Bartold, Ph.D., DDSc from the > > University of Queensland School of Dentistry in Brisbane, Australia -- > > said the results provide new evidence of a significant association > > between periodontitis and rheumatoid arthritis (RA). > > > > " This study sheds new light on a poorly studied area, " said Bartold. " We > > believe it breaks new ground in its demonstration that through careful > > assessment of different levels of severity of the two diseases, a common > > link between the two disease can be established. " > > > > The study compared 65 people attending a rheumatology clinic with 65 > > others of similar ages and gender but without RA. Researchers found > > those > > with RA were more than twice as likely to have periodontal disease. > > Specifically, those with RA were missing almost twice as many teeth as > > the > > others -- an average of 11.6 versus 6.7. > > > > In addition, a higher percentage of patients with rheumatoid arthritis > > had deeper pocketing, or gaps where the gums had receded away from the > > teeth due to moderate to severe jawbone loss. No differences were noted > > for the plaque and bleeding between patients in the rheumatoid arthritis > > group and the control group. > > > > According to the National Institute of Dental Research (NIDR) a common > > cause of tooth loss after age 35 is gum (periodontal) disease. These are > > infections of the gum and bone that hold the teeth in place. Gum > > diseases are also caused by dental plaque. The bacteria in plaque causes > > the gums to become inflamed and bleed easily. If left untreated, the > > disease gets worse as pockets of infection form between the teeth and > > gums. This causes receding gums and loss of supporting bone. You may > > lose enough bone to cause your teeth to become loose and fall out. > > > > More Than Just Aging > > Genco, DDS, Ph.D., editor of the Journal of Periodontology says > > there's more to it than just aging gums and bones. " Periodontal disease > > and rheumatoid arthritis have very similar pathologies, " said Genco. > > " Damage caused by the immune system and chronic inflammation are central > > to both diseases. A better understanding of the biological processes > > common to these diseases may help us find new ways to treat them with > > medications that modify the body's response to inflammation. " > > > > Researchers are not ready to claim that one of the diseases causes the > > other. However, some scientists think a bacterial infection in the gums > > may trigger the Rheumatoid Arthritis disease process in some of the > > estimated 2.1 million people who have RA. > > > > Some dental professionals had speculated that people with arthritis have > > more periodontal disease because limited dexterity decreases oral > > hygiene. However, researchers in this study found no difference in > > plaque deposits between the group with rheumatoid arthritis and the > > control group, indicating that the progression of periodontal disease in > > the arthritis group was due to factors other than a difference in oral > > hygiene. > > > > " People with rheumatoid arthritis should take note of this connection, " > > said McGuire, DDS, president of the American Academy of > > Periodontology (AAP). " They should be on a close lookout for signs of > > periodontal disease, such as red, swollen gums that bleed easily. The > > earlier you detect periodontal disease and treat it, the better off you > > are. " > > > > Bartold said because periodontal disease is largely a painless condition > > with symptoms that are often ignored, it is more likely that people will > > head to their doctors for help with the symptoms of arthritis. > > " Accordingly, people with rheumatoid arthritis should be made aware of > > the fact that they may also have a concurrent problem with periodontal > > disease and have this further examined, " he said. > > > > Because periodontal disease and RA share common disease processes, > > Bartold suspects it is likely that some medications used for the > > management of rheumatoid arthritis could also be used as an adjunctive > > treatment for periodontal disease. > > > > Bartold said since their study examined only a small number of patients, > > a more comprehensive study is needed. " While we were able to show > > statistical significance, we now need to investigate issues relating to > > RA severity and duration and correlate this to the same parameters for > > periodontitis. A trial investigating the effect of various medications > > used for RA on disease progression of periodontitis should also be > > initiated. " > > > > Brushing Help for Arthritis Sufferers > > Some people with arthritis (or other conditions that limit motion) may > > find it hard to hold a toothbrush. To overcome this, the National > > Institute on Aging recommends attaching the toothbrush handle to your > > hand with a wide elastic band, or enlarging the toothbrush by attaching > > it to a sponge, Styrofoam ball, or similar object. People with limited > > shoulder movement may find brushing easier if the handle of the brush is > > lengthened by attaching it to a long piece of wood or plastic. Electric > > toothbrushes are helpful to many. > > > > A free brochure, Spread the Word: Periodontal Care is for Everyone, is > > available by calling 800-FLOSS-EM or visiting the American Academy of > > Periodontology's Web site at www.perio.org. > > > > > > To manage your subscription settings, please visit: > > > > > > For links to websites about JRA: > > http://www.geocities.com/Heartland/Village/8414/Links.html > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 27, 2001 Report Share Posted August 27, 2001 liz..thanks alot for answering my post. I will check into that with the local chapter here in pennsylvania. i would love to attend one of those. thanks again...karen From: " " <smithfamilyzoo@...> Reply- < > Subject: Re: dental info Date: Mon, 27 Aug 2001 21:43:25 -0400 , If you attend an AJAO conference you don't need to worry about a sitter. There are activities for all the kids, broken down into age groups. There's even care provided for the babies. The next conference will be in Minneapolis, Minnesota, beginning July 25, 2002 and ending July 28. The Arthritis Foundation does provide a limited number of sponsorships, so contact your local chapter. I think some of the people here have gone that way, and might be willing to share more details if you ask. Liz Re: dental info > > > Micheletepper@... wrote: > > > > I tried to email the group a newsletter I received from drkoop.com > > about ra and periodontal disease. However, it does not seem to have > > come through. Anyway, if you go to drkoop.com the article is > > in " conditions and concerns " . Click there, then on arthritis in the > > disease center box. It will come up then. I found it interesting and > > informative. Hope this helps someone out there. Michele > > Maybe this was the article you were thinking of? > ~ Georgina > > Rheumatoid Arthritis May Be Linked to Periodontal Disease > by Mike Fillon drkoop.com Health Correspondent > http://www.drkoop.com/dyncon/article.asp?id=9602 > > Chronic gum disease and aching bones go hand in hand, according to a > study from Australia reported in the June 2001 issue of the Journal of > Periodontology. Some may scoff and say both peridontal disease and > rheumatoid arthritis are simply common conditions of aging. But one of > the study authors -- Professor P. Mark Bartold, Ph.D., DDSc from the > University of Queensland School of Dentistry in Brisbane, Australia -- > said the results provide new evidence of a significant association > between periodontitis and rheumatoid arthritis (RA). > > " This study sheds new light on a poorly studied area, " said Bartold. " We > believe it breaks new ground in its demonstration that through careful > assessment of different levels of severity of the two diseases, a common > link between the two disease can be established. " > > The study compared 65 people attending a rheumatology clinic with 65 > others of similar ages and gender but without RA. Researchers found > those > with RA were more than twice as likely to have periodontal disease. > Specifically, those with RA were missing almost twice as many teeth as > the > others -- an average of 11.6 versus 6.7. > > In addition, a higher percentage of patients with rheumatoid arthritis > had deeper pocketing, or gaps where the gums had receded away from the > teeth due to moderate to severe jawbone loss. No differences were noted > for the plaque and bleeding between patients in the rheumatoid arthritis > group and the control group. > > According to the National Institute of Dental Research (NIDR) a common > cause of tooth loss after age 35 is gum (periodontal) disease. These are > infections of the gum and bone that hold the teeth in place. Gum > diseases are also caused by dental plaque. The bacteria in plaque causes > the gums to become inflamed and bleed easily. If left untreated, the > disease gets worse as pockets of infection form between the teeth and > gums. This causes receding gums and loss of supporting bone. You may > lose enough bone to cause your teeth to become loose and fall out. > > More Than Just Aging > Genco, DDS, Ph.D., editor of the Journal of Periodontology says > there's more to it than just aging gums and bones. " Periodontal disease > and rheumatoid arthritis have very similar pathologies, " said Genco. > " Damage caused by the immune system and chronic inflammation are central > to both diseases. A better understanding of the biological processes > common to these diseases may help us find new ways to treat them with > medications that modify the body's response to inflammation. " > > Researchers are not ready to claim that one of the diseases causes the > other. However, some scientists think a bacterial infection in the gums > may trigger the Rheumatoid Arthritis disease process in some of the > estimated 2.1 million people who have RA. > > Some dental professionals had speculated that people with arthritis have > more periodontal disease because limited dexterity decreases oral > hygiene. However, researchers in this study found no difference in > plaque deposits between the group with rheumatoid arthritis and the > control group, indicating that the progression of periodontal disease in > the arthritis group was due to factors other than a difference in oral > hygiene. > > " People with rheumatoid arthritis should take note of this connection, " > said McGuire, DDS, president of the American Academy of > Periodontology (AAP). " They should be on a close lookout for signs of > periodontal disease, such as red, swollen gums that bleed easily. The > earlier you detect periodontal disease and treat it, the better off you > are. " > > Bartold said because periodontal disease is largely a painless condition > with symptoms that are often ignored, it is more likely that people will > head to their doctors for help with the symptoms of arthritis. > " Accordingly, people with rheumatoid arthritis should be made aware of > the fact that they may also have a concurrent problem with periodontal > disease and have this further examined, " he said. > > Because periodontal disease and RA share common disease processes, > Bartold suspects it is likely that some medications used for the > management of rheumatoid arthritis could also be used as an adjunctive > treatment for periodontal disease. > > Bartold said since their study examined only a small number of patients, > a more comprehensive study is needed. " While we were able to show > statistical significance, we now need to investigate issues relating to > RA severity and duration and correlate this to the same parameters for > periodontitis. A trial investigating the effect of various medications > used for RA on disease progression of periodontitis should also be > initiated. " > > Brushing Help for Arthritis Sufferers > Some people with arthritis (or other conditions that limit motion) may > find it hard to hold a toothbrush. To overcome this, the National > Institute on Aging recommends attaching the toothbrush handle to your > hand with a wide elastic band, or enlarging the toothbrush by attaching > it to a sponge, Styrofoam ball, or similar object. People with limited > shoulder movement may find brushing easier if the handle of the brush is > lengthened by attaching it to a long piece of wood or plastic. Electric > toothbrushes are helpful to many. > > A free brochure, Spread the Word: Periodontal Care is for Everyone, is > available by calling 800-FLOSS-EM or visiting the American Academy of > Periodontology's Web site at www.perio.org. > > > To manage your subscription settings, please visit: > > > For links to websites about JRA: > http://www.geocities.com/Heartland/Village/8414/Links.html > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 26, 2006 Report Share Posted February 26, 2006 Something I learned only recently is that your teeth record what's going on in your body. . . . If you should lose a tooth, or have a broken tooth . . .. SAVE IT!. . . Contact Dr. Lykissa to see what he can do! Women with implants often have serious dental problems .. . . So be sure to take excellent care of your teeth! Dr. Lykissa is the only doctor we know willing to test women, and their children, for ionized platinum (a very potent neurotoxin). . . known to leach from breast implants. . . DOW has an interest, in all other testing facilities! Whether it be outright owning the labs, or through grants to universities with testing labs. God Bless, Rogene Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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