Sjogrens is More Prevalent Sjogren’s Syndrome is an autoimmune disorder that affects the moisture-producing glands. The body’s immune system attacks these cells, causing them to stop working. This condition can affect saliva glands, tear ducts, and other organs. Consequently, oral health issues arise when the saliva glands are affected, reducing saliva flow. Although Sjogrens is … Read more
Inflammatory bowel diseases (IBD), a group of autoimmune diseases, cause chronic inflammation in the gastrointestinal (GI) tract. Doctors primarily identify two main diseases in this group: Crohn’s Disease and Ulcerative Colitis. Over time, the symptoms of chronic inflammation damage the GI tract, consequently causing discomfort and painful symptoms for those affected. Two Diseases Although the … Read more
We’re kicking off a new blog series here at Dental Care of Vashon! Throughout the rest of 2019, we will highlight different autoimmune diseases bimonthly and discuss their impacts on oral health, and vice versa. Autoimmune diseases are wide-ranging conditions that affect many systems of the body. Typically, these diseases cause the body to attack … Read more
