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 * ** Research Topic: **The effects of oral health on overall body health. ||


 * ** Focusing Statement: **Poor oral health leads to inflammatory diseases such as periodontal and gums diseases which in result lead to systematic inflammatory diseases of the body like pulmonary disease, rheumatoid arthritis, pneumonia, bronchitis and other conditions such as diabetes, premature birth, Alzheimer’s disease and dementia. ||

Poor oral health is a major problem in America and all around the world. People tend to not take care of their teeth as much as they should. New research is showing that this may not only cause people to have dirty mouths, but may cause them to acquire many different systematic complications and diseases. When people do not brush and floss their teeth, they are likely to develop Periodontal disease and gingivitis. Periodontitis begins as inflammation of the gums (gingivitis) and causes teeth to bleed when brushed. Periodontitis forms when bacteria gets into cuts in the mouth and allows this bacteria to enter the bloodstream. This also causes anaerobic bacteria that extend in and between teeth surfaces to cause destructive inflammation that destroys the attachment of gingival tissue to the tooth. Periodontitis causes tooth loss in 13% of adults and affects 34% of the American population over the age of 30 (Roy). As one in four Americans will develop Periodontitis, it is a major problem (Satcher). Poor oral health can lead to eating, speaking and learning problems (Devo). The most extreme effects of poor oral health and Periodontitis are the systematic diseases that it can cause such as heart problems, dementia, diabetes, pulmonary disease, pneumonia, bronchitis and premature birth (Schocker). ||
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 * “Your teeth are the window to your soul. A person who takes care of their teeth as well as they take care of everything else” –Wendy Williams. ** ||


 * ** Topic 1: **
 * Links have been found between poor oral health and Diabetes ** ||
 * ** Explanation **
 * Diabetes is the disease that shows the closest link to Periodontitis. ** || ** Evidence/Quotes: **
 * 1) ** Diabetes can be caused by infections in the gums that cause inadequate blood sugar control (Genco). **
 * 2) A study on rats in 2007 showed a progression towards diabetes in rats who had periodontal disease and who had also been prediabetic (Schocker). ||
 * ** Explanation **
 * Diabetes and Periodontitis are both chronic disease and people with Periodontitis are more inclined to become diabetic. Their diabetes will also become more extreme over time. ** || ** Evidence/Quotes: **
 * 1) Researchers found that people with diabetes who also had periodontal disease experienced worsened glycated hemoglobin over time (Genco). ||
 * ** Explanation **
 * The treatment of Periodontal infections can reduce diabetes complications. ** || ** Evidence /Quotes: **
 * 1) Clinical trials showed that the resolve of periodontal infections in diabetes patients led to the reduction on clinical diabetes complications (Genco).
 * 2) Glycated hemoglobin is reduced when periodontal disease is cured in diabetes patients (Genco). ||


 * ** Topic 2: **
 * Poor oral health has been found to lead to heart problems such as heart disease. ** ||
 * ** Explanation **
 * Periodontitis leads to heart disease/cardiovascular disease and increases people’s risk of getting it due to lack of lipoxins. ** || ** Evidence/Quotes: **
 * 1) Naturally occurring lipid compounds work to resolve inflammatory lesions. Lipoxins, work on specific inflammatory cells through receptors that result in down regulation of inflammatory cell function. Topical application of lipoxins can prevent gingivitis and Periodontitis (Van Dyke).
 * 2) Lipoxins were found to prevent both Periodontitis and cardiovascular lesions in the same animal (Van Dyke).
 * 3) Anti-inflammatory therapy using lipoxins is effective in preventing gingivitis and Periodontitis (Van Dyke). ||
 * ** Explanation **
 * Endocartis creates the link between heart problems and poor oral health. ** || ** Evidence/Quotes: **
 * 1) When dental procedures or gingivitis causes people to have cuts in their mouth, bacteria is able to enter the bloodstream and has been found to cause infection in the inner lining of the heart (Van Dyke).
 * 2) Clogged arteries and stroke can be caused by oral bacteria which is due to Periodontitis (Mayo Clinic Staff). ||
 * ** Explanation **
 * Studies have shown the link between oral health and heart health. ** || ** Evidence /Quotes: **
 * 1) "Researchers have found that people with periodontal disease are almost twice as likely to suffer from coronary artery disease as those without periodontal disease."- American Academy of Periodontology (Schocker).
 * 2) A 2009 consensus paper studied the relationship between heart disease and gum disease in the //American Journal of Cardiology.// This showed people with gum disease to be more likely to have poor heart health (Nazario).
 * 3) Animal research has been conducted to show the link between periodontal disease and inflammatory diseases (Van Dyke). ||

4. Pregnancy and birth: gum disease cause low birth weight and early birth (Mayo Staff Clinic). || 1. Study divided 400 women into a treatment and delayed treatment group. -FINDINGS: Periodontal treatment is healthy during pregnancy, 25% or women have increased periodontal disease symptoms during pregnancy which increases the risk of premature birth. Also, periodontal disease slows and stalls the transfer of maternal microbial components to the fetus (Offenbacher). ||
 * ** Topic 3: **
 * Poor oral health leads to pregnancy and birth complications ** ||
 * ** Explanation **
 * Pregnant women with Periodontitis are more likely to give birth prematurely. ** || ** Evidence/Quotes: **
 * 1) A study divided 400 women into a “treatment” and “delayed treatment” group. Found 25% or women have increased periodontal disease symptoms during pregnancy which increases the risk of premature birth (Offenbacher).
 * 2) In a study of 226 women with periodontal disease, the ones who used mouthwash twice a day were 75% less likely to have a premature baby (Schocker).
 * 3) Pregnant mothers with periodontal disease have 2-8 times higher risk of having preterm delivery (Offenbacher).
 * 4) Gum disease induced inflammation could trigger the early birth (Schocker). ||
 * ** Explanation **
 * Newborn babies to mothers with Periodontitis need more care. ** || ** Evidence/Quotes: **
 * 1) Newborn babies of mothers with periodontal disease are twice as likely to be admitted to the neonatal intensive care unit (offenbacher).
 * 2) Newborn babies of mothers with periodontal disease are three times more likely to have to stay extra time in the hospital over seven days (Offenbacher).
 * 3) In a study it took women with gum disease about seven months to become pregnant. It usually takes women without gum disease five months to become pregnant (Schocker).
 * ** Explanation **
 * Treating Periodontitis while pregnant can improve pregnancy outcomes and prevent negative outcomes. ** || ** Evidence /Quotes: **


 * ** Topic 4: **

Alzheimer’s disease and dementia. ||
 * ** Explanation **


 * Poor dental health can lead to Alzheimer’s disease ** || ** Evidence/Quotes: **
 * 1) ** Alzheimer’s disease: Tooth loss before a person turns 35 may cause Alzheimer’s disease. **
 * (Mayo Clinic Staff). ** ||
 * ** Explanation **
 * Poor dental health can lead to memory problems ** || ** Evidence/Quotes: **
 * 1) ** Periodontal problems cause cognitive problems such as memory problems. **
 * 2) ** In a study participants with bad gum disease had the lowest memory test scores. **
 * (Nazario) ** ||
 * ** Explanation ** || ** Evidence /Quotes: ** ||

rheumatoid arthritis, pulmonary disease ||
 * ** Topic 5: **
 * ** Explanation **
 * Oral bacteria can cause infection in different places in the body. ** || ** Evidence/Quotes: **
 * 1) ** Gum disease or cuts in gums allow oral bacterial to enter the bloodstream and cause infection in the lungs or heat (Schocker). **
 * 2) ** Periodontal disease is caused by inflammation and scientists believe that is causes inflammation throughout the body (Nazario). ** ||
 * ** Explanation **
 * If periodontal disease is treated, then rheumatoid arthritis symptoms will decrease. ** || ** Evidence/Quotes: **
 * 1) ** 2009 study shows people with RA to have less welling, pain, and stiffness after periodontal disease was treated (Nazario). ** ||
 * ** Explanation **
 * Periodontal disease can lead to many conditions. ** || ** Evidence /Quotes: **
 * 1) ** Periodontal disease can lead to heart problems, dementia, diabetes, pulmonary disease (pneumonia, acute bronchitis) (Schocker). ** ||