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Gum
Disease May Relate Previous
studies have found the incidence of heart disease is about twice as high in
people with periodontal (gum) disease, but until recently no plausible cause had
been suggested. Studies now indicate that the most common strain of bacteria in
dental plaque may cause blood clots. When blood clots escape into the
bloodstream, there is a relation to increased risk of heart attacks and other
heart illnesses. People
with periodontal disease (over one half the adult population) have an infection
that causes chronic inflammation of the gums. Also, it is a path for these
bacteria to enter the bloodstream. A recent study describes the association between heart disease and gum disease to be at least as strong as the linkage of heart disease to cholesterol, body weight, or smoking. Incidence
of Periodontal Disease Unlike most diseases that give us early warning signs, gum disease progresses silently, often without pain. It may develop slowly or progress quite rapidly. More than half of all people over 18 have at least the early stages of periodontal disease. Even more frightening, after the age of 35, three out of four people are affected to some degree. Periodontal disease is an infection that destroys the gum surrounding your teeth and also destroys the supporting bone that holds your teeth in place. What Other Health Concerns
Are
Related To Gum Disease? Bacteria in plaque have also been linked to: • Inflammation
of the lining of the blood vessels that is known to lead to constriction in the
arteries. • Infective
endocarditis, a potentially fatal disease in which the sac around
the heart becomes inflamed. • Lung
infections in people with chronic lung diseases. • A
weakened immune system that can slow wound healing and diminish a person’s
response to hepatitis B and flu vaccines. • A
higher risk of delivering premature, low birth weight infants. • Tooth
loss. Evidence is mounting relating gum disease to a variety of
health concerns, some that are life threatening. By keeping regular recare
appointments with your dental team, you help increase your chances for a long and
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