40% of adults have periodontal disease.
Studies indicate that obesity makes us vulnerable to the bacteria
 which cause it. Boston University scientists studied the levels of
 immune system chemicals produced by lean mice and their obese
counterparts, when confronted with the bug that causes
periodontal illness. After the mice had bacteria put on their gums,
tests showed that the obese mice had higher levels of the bacteria
in their mouths, and were suffering more bone loss around their
teeth. Obese mice also had lower levels of immunity chemicals
normally released by the body to fight infection.
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The data indicates that obesity interferes with the ability of the
 immune to respond properly to infection. Dr. J. Taylor, a
 molecular immunology expert at Newcastle University’s School of
 Dental Sciences, said his own work shows strong connections
 between periodontal disease and diabetes. “We found that
periodontal disease was more aggressive in diabetic patients.
Immunity can be compromised by obesity, leading to a higher
susceptibility to infection obesity, leading to a higher and also
 periodontal disease.”
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Aloe Vera Has Great Periodontal Potential!
Aloe has many components that combat periodontal
disease. Dr Timothy Moore, Periodontist, has been using
Aloe for over 15 years with over 6,000 documented
patients. Dr. Moore uses Aloe in his dental practice in
many ways. He applies Aloe to traumatized gums and
other areas after dental surgery for better healing. He
uses it around dental implants to reduce inflammation
from bacteria and relieve dry mouth symptoms. Direct
application helps with abscesses, canker sores, ulcers,
herpetic viral lesions, and even cracked lips. It provides
pain relief and healing for problems associated with
Burning Mouth Syndrome, geographic tongue, gingivitis,
glossititis, leukemia, Candidiasis, Vesiculobullous,
Sjorgen’s Syndrome, diabetes, etc. Dr. Moore said, “I’ve
seen remarkable healing and increased pain control.â€