Gum Disease Can Contribute to Heart Disease and Even Stroke
Recent medical research has resulted in many doctors reaching a startling conclusion: gum disease, stroke, and heart disease are connected. Since heart disease is usually fatal, it is obvious that treating gum disease is of paramount importance. The American Dental Association estimates that 8 out of 10 Americans have periodontal (gum) disease. If this were any other affliction, such as AIDS or tuberculosis, it would be handled as an epidemic! While most dentists think it is just that, they realize that gum disease will never be labeled as an epidemic because “no one ever dies from it.” The worst is that you lose your teeth. Not pleasant – but certainly not life threatening. But that thought process has changed.
The American Academy of Periodontology reports: “Studies found periodontal infection may contribute to the development of heart disease, increase the risk of premature, underweight births, and pose a serious threat to people whose health is already compromised due to diabetes and respiratory diseases.” In short, the bacteria that infect your gums, when you suffer from periodontal disease, can migrate into your bloodstream and travel straight to your heart.
The American Academy of Periodontology reports: “Studies found periodontal infection may contribute to the development of heart disease, increase the risk of premature, underweight births, and pose a serious threat to people whose health is already compromised due to diabetes and respiratory diseases.” In short, the bacteria that infect your gums, when you suffer from periodontal disease, can migrate into your bloodstream and travel straight to your heart.
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Kyle Van, DDS
2110 NW Amberbrook Dr
Beaverton, OR 97006
(503) 533-5539
NiceSmileNow.com
Kyle Van, DDS
2110 NW Amberbrook Dr
Beaverton, OR 97006
(503) 533-5539
NiceSmileNow.com
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