Periodontology
...Smoking and chewing tobaccoPoor diet, especially one high in sugarPoorly fitting dentures or bridges, misaligned teeth, defective fillingsGrinding or clenching the teethPregnancy or use of oral contraceptivesMedications: steroids, cancer therapy drugs, some calcium channel blockers, some anti-epilepsyDrugs (consult your dentist/periodontist)Systemic diseases such as HIV or diabetesCan Periodontal Disease Be Prevented...

Research on Periodontal Disease and Overall Health
... Periodontal Disease and Heart Disease Periodontal Disease and Diabetes Periodontal Disease and pregnancy Periodontal disease and heart disease There are several types of cardiovascular disease, which is the leading cause of heart attacks and strokes...

Periodontal Disease
...Other more serious health problems have been associated with periodontal infection, such as cardiovascular disease, diabetes and pre-term, low-birth-weight babies...

Implant FAQ
...There are a few medical conditions that can undermine the success of implant treatment, such as uncontrolled diabetes...

Bad Breath (halitosis)
...Bad breath may also be a sign that you have a serious health problem, such as a respiratory tract infection, chronic sinusitis, postnasal drip, chronic bronchitis, diabetes, gastrointestinal disturbance, liver or kidney ailment...