Treating Gum Disease Improves Rheumatoid Arthritis Symptoms
Sunday June 28, 2009
Research suggests that people who have gum disease and also have a severe form of rheumatoid arthritis benefit from having their dental problems addressed. A study published in the Journal of Periodontology showed that rheumatoid arthritis patients who received conservative treatment for their gum disease had reduced disease activity compared with patients not receiving treatment for their gum disease.
The improvement in rheumatoid arthritis symptoms was attributed to the elimination of infection and inflammation in the gums. Starting with childhood, you have been taught to take care of your teeth. Everyone knows about the importance of having regular dental check-ups. Learn more about the extra emphasis on dental care for rheumatoid arthritis patients in Treating Gum Disease Improves Rheumatoid Arthritis Symptoms.
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very good article. Quiet informative. I never knew anything like this. I remember my dad and me going mad seeing my moms joint pains. They were deady i tell you until v discovered myphield.com. It really helped us a lot to see her happy. Arthritis is a curse to mankind.
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