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High Fracture Risk Linked To Increased Rates Of Gum Disease

Thursday, February 19, 2015

Older women who scored high on the Fracture Assessment Risk Tool (FRAX) may also be at higher risk for gum disease according to an article in the journal Menopause.


Researchers from Case Western Reserve University looked used the tool, which takes into account smoking and diabetes, to see if post-menopausal women with high risk of bone fracture also had a higher risk of periodontal disease. The resesarchers looked at 853 women and found that those with a higher FRAX score also were more likely to develop gum disease.

The researchers feel that FRAX results could be used in the future to help predict which women might be more likely to develop gum disease so that they could take action to prevent this outcome.

Gum disease, in most cases, can be avoided. Brushing, flossing (very impotant) and visiting your dental hygienist regularly can keep your gums healthy and avoid tooth loss.

How often should you have your teeth cleaned? For most people with healthy gums, every six months should suffice. However, patients with a history of gum disease, or certain health conditions like diabetes may need to be seen more often. Talk to your dental hygienist about your recall schedule.

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