A wider array of researches carried out in the recent past indicate that there exists a significant association between arthritis and periodontal diseases. Such revelations elicit immense concern based on the primary fact that arthritis has evolved into a disease of public health concern as it affects a large number of populations. The most probable reason as to why arthritis causes oral health problems is the fact that the disease is caused by both join-related factors and systemic factors. On another note, empirical research indicate that oral health conditions predisposes an individual to rheumatoid arthritis. Despite the existing synergistic Continue reading...