08/13/2025
Let’s talk about periodontal disease, gum disease, periodontitis and it’s effects on general health.
Factors contributing to periodontal disease include poor oral hygiene, smoking, genetics, and certain systemic conditions. The disease manifests through symptoms such as swollen gums, bleeding during brushing, calculus build up on teeth, and tooth mobility, potentially leading to tooth loss if left untreated.
By producing chronic inflammation, bacterial translocation trough bloodstream and triggering immmune response untreated periodontitis can lead to elevated cholesterol and contribute to or even develope heart disease and atherosclerosis.
Other health related conditions with gum disease are diabetes, lung disease, pregnancy risks. While diabetes can exacerbate gum disease, chronic inflammation from periodontal disease can hinder glycemic control. Respiratory diseases can be triggered by aspirations of bacterias from inflamed gums and calculus. Pregnancy adverse outcomes can be associated with periodintal disease such as preterm birth and low birth weight, possibly due to systemic inflammation affecting maternal health.
Given the links between periodontal health and systemic diseases, an integrated approach to healthcare is essential.
Routine dental visits can aid in early detection and management of periodontal disease, potentially preventing systemic complications.
Call us at 228-207-0046 to schedule appointment for your check up and cleaning to keep your teeth and gums healthy to help your entire body to stay healthy, because our health is the most precious pocession.