A healthy mouth = A healthy body
There is a chinese proverb that goes like this :" A smile will gain you ten more years of life"
the links betwen oral health and overall health are being established on a near daily basis and the implications are astounding !
Imagine if by simply brushing and flossing regularly,you were able to prevent a heart attak ? we may not be there quite yet ,however a definitive connection has been established between gum disease and heart disease , diabetes and pregnancy complications .And while the research moves forward,what we are learning today is that a healthy smile truly may add ten years to your life .
gum disease is also referred to as periodontal disease and encompasses the various stages of the disease ,including gingivities and peiodontitis.periodontal literally translate to "around the tooth" .Interestingly, as the disease progresses it manages to burrow itself more completely around the affected tooth or teeth.
It is estimated that 80% of all American adults have some form of gum disease. Smoking, genetics, stress, medications (including oral contraceptives, anti-depressants and certain heart medications), pregnancy, clenching or grinding your teeth, poor nutrition, diabetes and other systemic diseases have all been implicated as risk factors for the disease.
The link between gum disease and systemic disease is at the center of a number of on going studies. What we currently know is that definitive links do exists between gum disease and heart disease, diabetes and pregnancy complications. Currently researchers are examining the possibilities that either inflammation, bacteria or a combination of the two are at the heart of the link between gum disease and other health problems.
Now researchers are finding new links between oral health and heart health.
Researchers are now shifting their focus to determine if treating severe gum disease will result in fewer heart attacks, strokes and other cardiovascular problems.
and also there is a link between a gum disease and diabetes doesn't always originate with an insulin problem .
I recommend the following steps to all of my patients in order to maintain a healthy and beautiful smile:
There is a chinese proverb that goes like this :" A smile will gain you ten more years of life"
the links betwen oral health and overall health are being established on a near daily basis and the implications are astounding !
Imagine if by simply brushing and flossing regularly,you were able to prevent a heart attak ? we may not be there quite yet ,however a definitive connection has been established between gum disease and heart disease , diabetes and pregnancy complications .And while the research moves forward,what we are learning today is that a healthy smile truly may add ten years to your life .
gum disease is also referred to as periodontal disease and encompasses the various stages of the disease ,including gingivities and peiodontitis.periodontal literally translate to "around the tooth" .Interestingly, as the disease progresses it manages to burrow itself more completely around the affected tooth or teeth.
It is estimated that 80% of all American adults have some form of gum disease. Smoking, genetics, stress, medications (including oral contraceptives, anti-depressants and certain heart medications), pregnancy, clenching or grinding your teeth, poor nutrition, diabetes and other systemic diseases have all been implicated as risk factors for the disease.
The link between gum disease and systemic disease is at the center of a number of on going studies. What we currently know is that definitive links do exists between gum disease and heart disease, diabetes and pregnancy complications. Currently researchers are examining the possibilities that either inflammation, bacteria or a combination of the two are at the heart of the link between gum disease and other health problems.
Now researchers are finding new links between oral health and heart health.
Researchers are now shifting their focus to determine if treating severe gum disease will result in fewer heart attacks, strokes and other cardiovascular problems.
and also there is a link between a gum disease and diabetes doesn't always originate with an insulin problem .
I recommend the following steps to all of my patients in order to maintain a healthy and beautiful smile:
* Make sure to brush after every meal and floss daily
* See your dentist every six months for an examination and annually for radiographs
* See your hygienist every four to six months for a thorough cleaning
* If you notice swelling, redness or bleeding in your gums, consult your dentist right away
* If you have been diagnosed with periodontal disease, follow and complete your treatment plan as described by your dentist, hygienist and periodontist.
Andy Rooney once said, "A smile is an inexpensive way to improve your looks." I believe that it may just be an easy way to improve your health, too!
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