Gum Disease Can Have Even More Serious Consequences
New medical research has turned up, concluding evidence that gum disease and serious life-threatening conditions such as heart disease and stroke are linked. Doctors are now regarding gum infection as a serious health matter. Previously, it was thought that the worst result from periodontal (gum) disease was losing your teeth. But now it has been demonstrated that this type of infection increases the risks and problems of potentially fatal diseases. The American Dental Association has further identified that 80% of Americans have gum infection at some stage. Most dentists consider this to be an epidemic and as serious as any affliction that prevents a person from having good health.
As reported by the American Academy of Periodontology, "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." Periodontal disease is a bacterial infection of the gums. These bacteria travel throughout the bloodstream, affecting major organs like the heart.
As reported by the American Academy of Periodontology, "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." Periodontal disease is a bacterial infection of the gums. These bacteria travel throughout the bloodstream, affecting major organs like the heart.
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Matthews, NC 28015
(704) 278-8008
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428 North Trade Street, Suite 101
Matthews, NC 28015
(704) 278-8008
CarolinasDentalCenterMatthews.com
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