Can one acquire periodontal bacteria and periodontitis from a family member?
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It appears that two bacteria types responsible for gum disease can be transmitted between close family members through saliva. However, the transmission patterns may be different. Children of parents infected with Actinobacillus actinomycetemcomitans are significantly more likely to harbor identical bacterial strains. However, children of parents infected with Porphyromonas (P.) gingivalis are not more likely to test positive for this bacteria. Spouses with gum disease appear more receptive to infections with P. gingivalis. Gum disease status does not affect spousal transmission of A. actinomycetemcomitans.
Publication Name: Journal of the American Dental Association
Subject: Health
ISSN: 0002-8177
Year: 1997
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Blue light may fight bacteria associated with periodontitis
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Researchers from The Forsyth Institute have discovered that blue light can eliminate bacteria responsible for periodontitis disease. The other beneficial outcome observed was the number of helpful bacteria increased making blue light a handy technique to restore a proper oral balance.
Publication Name: Journal of the American Dental Association
Subject: Health
ISSN: 0002-8177
Year: 2005
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The overexpression of cyclo-oxygenase-2 in chronic periodontitis
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People with periodontal disease may have greater than normal amounts of cyclo-oxygenase-2 (COX-2) in the fluid in space between their gums and teeth. This confirms that gingivitis is an inflammation of the gums. These patients could be treated with COX-2 inhibitors.
Publication Name: Journal of the American Dental Association
Subject: Health
ISSN: 0002-8177
Year: 2003
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