Despite the fact that periodontitis is a disease focused on your oral health, its complications do not leave the rest of your body out. In fact, it is much more complicated than most people realize. To help protect yourself from the very serious effects that this pathology has on your body, it is essential to take the steps to help prevent it from occurring in the first place by practicing good oral hygiene.Gum Disease Puts Your Heart At Risk
Cardiovascular diseases have an important inflammatory component, a characteristic they have in common with gum disease. The inflammatory mediators of periodontitis can trigger, by their migration in the bloodstream, heart attacks and strokes. If you see any sign of gum disease and you have a previous heart issue, you must see our team right away.
Diabetes and Periodontitis
It is also public knowledge that complications of diabetes are closely related to periodontitis. According to the National Institute of Health (NIH), diabetics with advanced gum disease are three times more likely to develop kidney disease than those without it. Additionally, the body is continually trying to attack gum disease, and that predisposes it to further raise of blood glucose values.
All these complications are easily preventable not only with an adequate general health control, but also maintaining a regular routine of dental appointments at our office. We can help carry out an individualized treatment protocol that will be the perfect for you. Do not forget that the crucial thing for a better prognosis is the early detection of the disease, so that our team can treat it before serious complications arise.
Early detection and adequate treatment are absolutely necessary to not only prevent gum disease, but also help treat any existing gum disease. To learn more and set up an appointment at our office, please do not hesitate to contact us today.
