Healthy Gums

Home care is important to maintaining healthy gums. You know the routine, brush following meals, regular flossing and proper brushing technique to stimulate the gums. That is what you can do, but regular cleanings from a dentist are important, too.

Deep cleanings like we provide remove the placque buildup in the hard to reach places that fall short in home care. And, since everyone is different, there are a multitude of places you might be missing even though you do an excellent job with home care.

I like to remind you to come in for a cleaning periodically because gum disease can be very harmful to your gums and teeth. Gum disease, also known as periodontal disease, is entirely preventable but can cause major damage way beyond bleeding gums. And, gum disease has a proven link to heart disease. Managing your dental health and overall wellness includes healthy gums.

So, please call us to schedule a cleaning to make sure that your prevention of gum disease is complete beyond your home care.

Obesity and Gum Disease

According to the National Institute of Health, metabolic syndrome sometimes referred to as syndrome X, affects about 47 million adults in the United States (almost 25%). The number of people diagnosed with this condition is increasing and is intimately linked to the rise in obesity rates among adults as well as our youth.
Obesity, metabolic syndrome and atherosclerosis are linked with increased inflammatory activity. Periodontal therapy produces significant changes in markers of inflammation and may benefit individuals with both metabolic syndrome and perio disease, potentially reducing the risks for coronary artery disease, stroke and type 2 diabetes. More studies will certainly be needed to affirm these results. For more details visit www.PERIOeducation.com.periofrogz