Teeth to Joint: Aggravation of Rheumatoid Arthritis by Periodontal Disease

Scientists have known that rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is exacerbated and sometimes even pushed to manifest itself by the presence of periodontal disease. While their connection has only recently been scientifically confirmed, medicine held inklings of their intertwinement long into the past. The historical treatment for systematic illnesses like RA often centered around the teeth, with pulling teeth or a round... read more »