Periodontal Disease and You

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<h1>How Periodontal Disease Affects You</h1>
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<p><img alt="Boca Raton Dentist" height="199" src="http://reservedentalgroup.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/iStock_000004494761XSmall-300x199.jpg" title="Boca Raton Dentist" width="300" /><a href="http://reservedentalgroup.com/boca-raton-dentist-services/boca-raton-periodontal-treatment"><strong>Periodontal or gum disease</strong></a> can have a debilitating effect on a person’s health. It begins with gingivitis and can turn into periodontitis that can affect major organs and cause life-threatening illness.</p>
<p><a href="http://reservedentalgroup.com/boca-raton-dentist-services/boca-raton-periodontal-treatment"><strong>Gingivitis</strong></a> is a milder form of periodontal disease. It starts as inflammation of the gums caused by plaque and tartar remaining on the teeth. The results are swollen, red and bleeding gums. These symptoms are easily reversed by dental care.</p>
<p><a href="http://reservedentalgroup.com/boca-raton-dentist-services/boca-raton-periodontal-treatment"><strong>Periodontitis</strong></a> is the consequence of failure to treat gingivitis. It leads to separation of the gum from the teeth and infected pockets around the teeth. The impact of the infection is twofold. The body’s immune system combats the bacteria that develop from the plaque below the gum line. Toxins from the body’s fight against the infection cause deterioration of the bone that holds the teeth. The teeth eventually loosen and have to be removed.</p>
<p>Periodontal disease can have far-reaching effects by weakening major organs and triggering heart and lung disease, diabetes and premature birth.</p>
<p>Gum disease increases the danger of heart attacks and intensifies on-going heart conditions. Inflammation from bacteria in the mouth attaches on plaque in the arteries, clogging the arteries. It also leads to strokes. Patients who have acute cerebrovascular ischemia have a greater chance of mouth infections.</p>
<p>Chronic kidney infection is often connected to periodontal disease. Those who have no natural teeth are more inclined to kidney disease. The kidneys regulate blood pressure which if not controlled can bring about kidney failure and heart disease.</p>
<p>Diabetes patients have the likelihood of periodontal disease which can produce raised blood sugar levels and the complication of diabetes such as infection.</p>
<p>Other issues related to periodontal disease are Osteoporosis, respiratory failure and premature birth. Osteoporosis can cause the loss of bone density in the jaw. Respiratory failure occurs when the bacteria from the mouth and throat can foster lung disease such as chronic obstructive disease. Periodontitis has caused both premature births and low birth weight in babies.</p>
<p>Periodontal disease has devastating outcomes which can weaken the body’s organs and lead to deadly sickness.</p>
<p><strong>If your gums are irritating you, call Reserve Dental Group at (561) 852-7773 and schedule an appointment with Dr. Huber today!</strong></p>