The association between gum diseases and heart disease is not a secret anymore. It has always raised a question in my mind if maintaining good oral health can help me achieve good overall health. Well, the answer is "yes." Maintaining good oral health can save us from spending thousands of dollars on preventing heart diseases. We can say that proper brushing and flossing can help us maintain a healthy heart. According to the American Academy of Periodontolgy, people with gum diseases are twice as likely to develop coronary artery disease, one of the leading causes of heart attacks.
Atherosclerosis also known as "hardening of arterial wall" is one of the major etiological factors of heart disease. This occurs due to deposition of plaque (formed by accumulation of fat and other blood substances on the arterial wall). This can eventually clog the artery leading to complete blockage of coronary arteries precipitating into stroke.
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Gum disease is not that common
On the contrary, gum disease is extremely common. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, half of adults age 30 and older suffer from some form of gum disease. Gum disease, an infection of the tissues that surround and support your teeth, is caused by plaque, the sticky film of bacteria that is constantly forming on our teeth. Plaque that is not removed with thorough daily brushing and cleaning between teeth can eventually harden into calculus or tartar.
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Dr. Anthony J. Baird, DDS
1455 South 500 West, Suite D
Bountiful, UT 84010
Phone: (801) 292-4009
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Plaque is a sticky, colorless deposit of bacteria that is constantly forming on the tooth surface. Saliva, food and fluids combine to produce these deposits that collect where the teeth and gums meet. Plaque buildup is the primary factor in periodontal (gum) disease, including gingivitis.
How to Get Rid of Plaque
To help prevent plaque buildup, be sure to brush your teeth at least twice a day with an anti-plaque toothpaste such as Crest Pro-Health Toothpaste for around the clock protection against plaque buildup, and floss once a day.
Adding a mouth rinse such as Crest Pro-Health Multi-Protection Rinse to your routine can help against plaque buildup, without the burning sensation of alcohol. Eating well-balanced meals and brushing after snacks will reduce the formation of plaque. Visit your dental office regularly for oral exams and cleanings, during which your dental professional will scrape away any accumulated plaque with a special instrument.
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Millcreek Family Dental
Dr. Anthony J. Baird, DDS
1455 South 500 West, Suite D
Bountiful, UT 84010
Phone: (801) 292-4009
Website: www.DrBaird.com
Bleeding or sore gums can be a sign of gingivitis, an early and reversible stage of gum disease, or simply the result of brushing too hard or starting a new flossing routine. If your gums bleed regularly, or enough to worry you, make an appointment with your dentist or physician, it could be a sign that something else is wrong.
Above article from: MouthHealthy.org
Millcreek Family Dental
Dr. Anthony J. Baird, DDS
1455 South 500 West, Suite D
Bountiful, UT 84010
Phone: (801) 292-4009
Website: www.DrBaird.com
Do You Need Gum Surgery?
You
may have been told you need gum surgery, but with new laser
technology, maybe you don’t! With laser treatment, this
nonsurgical method has produced results that seem almost
miraculous. It is an easy and minimal procedure that stops
and helps to heal periodontal (gum) disease. It has
successfully replaced the need for gum surgery in many
cases. With the DEKA™ dental laser, your treatment is nearly
painless. It is FDA approved and safe, as well as effective.
It even helps to regenerate bone loss from chronic gum
disease.
Millcreek Family Dental
Dr. Anthony J. Baird, DDS
1455 South 500 West, Suite D
Bountiful, UT 84010
Phone: (801) 292-4009
Website: www.DrBaird.com
Gum
Disease is the Primary Reason for
Tooth Loss
Most people seem to think that the main reason for tooth
loss is decay. But it is periodontal disease (infected
gums). Often times, it is not treated until it has reached
advanced stages, as signs may not be present. Symptoms that
do occur may be bleeding gums while brushing or flossing and
loose teeth. If previously you have been told you need gum
surgery, let us assess the state of your gums, as it is
possible we can reverse the infection through nonsurgical
methods.
Other Serious Health Problems May Result
from
Gum
Disease
It has been estimated by the American Dental Association
that most Americans have periodontal disease at some level.
Dentists regard this problem as a health epidemic. From the
findings of recent medical research, it has been proven
there is a link between gum disease and stroke, diabetes,
and heart disease. The American Academy of Periodontology
confirms that gum infections add to the development of
serious health afflictions with the heart, diabetes, stroke,
or respiratory ailments. The bacteria from the gums travels
throughout the body in the bloodstream, affecting and/or
worsening life-threatening diseases.
Good News in Gum Disease Treatment
If gum disease is treated before it reaches an advanced
stage, there are nonsurgical treatments that will stop its
continuation and allow the gum tissue to heal. Together with
improved hygiene efforts by the patient, nonsurgical methods
will destroy the bacteria and help in preventing its
re-occurrence. It is important to seek treatment at the
first signs of this problem, as once the infection is in
advanced stages, the treatment will be surgery. Most dental
insurance provides coverage for both nonsurgical and
surgical procedures.
The Importance of Replacing a Missing Tooth
Most people think that missing a tooth has no effect on your
overall health or appearance. But even if only one tooth is
missing, it can cause other teeth to shift. This often has
an effect on your ability to obtain nutrients from your
food, as your chewing is not as it should be. Often, people
will start to eat softer foods that are not too nutritious
and result in weight gain. Maybe that one missing tooth may
not bother you in how you look, but it can eventually create
a sunken look to your face and you will look older than your
age. Speech may become slurred and affect your job
performance.
We have a solution to alleviate all these problems – dental
implants for one or more missing teeth. They look so natural
you will not even know they are not your own teeth.
Millcreek Family Dental
Dr. Anthony J. Baird, DDS
1455 South 500 West, Suite D
Bountiful, UT 84010
Phone: (801) 292-4009
Website: www.DrBaird.com
The association between gum diseases and heart disease is not a secret anymore. It has always raised a question in my mind if maintaining good oral health can help me achieve good overall health. Well, the answer is "yes." Maintaining good oral health can save us from spending thousands of dollars on preventing heart diseases. We can say that proper brushing and flossing can help us maintain a healthy heart. According to the American Academy of Periodontolgy, people with gum diseases are twice as likely to develop coronary artery disease, one of the leading causes of heart attacks.
