Tip:
Highlight text to annotate it
X
Gum Disease Manhattan Beach CA Gingivitis, Periodontics, Heart Disease Hermosa Beach
CA, El Segundo CA Kidney Failure
DENTIST Manhattan Beach CA Many people consider dentistry to be just about teeth. Keeping
them clean, white, and free of cavities. MAINCITY DENTAL PATIENT I would agree with
that. DENTIST Manhattan Beach CA That would be incorrect.
MAINCITY DENTAL PATIENT Bummer. DENTIST Manhattan Beach CA Dental problems
can also include gum disease. MAINCITY DENTAL PATIENT Gum disease. I know
what that is. It is when your gums get all pink and puffy.
DENTIST Manhattan Beach CA Pink and puffy? MAINCITY DENTAL PATIENT Am I wrong about the
puffy? DENTIST Manhattan Beach CA You could say puffy.
We probably would say inflamed. But gum disease can actually be much more serious than pink
and puffy. MAINCITY DENTAL PATIENT Serious how?
DENTIST Manhattan Beach CA First off, if gum disease, which is also called periodontal
disease, goes on too long, it can weaken your gums, make them recede, and you can lose all
your teeth. MAINCITY DENTAL PATIENT Yikes! Losing teeth
sounds a lot more serious than pink and puffy. DENTIST Manhattan Beach CA That is my point.
Any missing teeth can ruin your bite, make chewing difficult, and give you recurring
headaches. But the problem is bigger than teeth.
MAINCITY DENTAL PATIENT Bigger than teeth? DENTIST Manhattan Beach CA The biggest problem
with gum disease is you have a disease in your mouth that is spreading throughout your
body. MAINCITY DENTAL PATIENT Spreading throughout my body?
DENTIST Manhattan Beach CA Every minute. This can have many adverse affects.
MAINCITY DENTAL PATIENT Yuck. I would think so!
DENTIST Manhattan Beach CA You have to understand, the mouth is a gateway to the entire blood
supply. The mouth has an amazing number of blood vessels in it.
MAINCITY DENTAL PATIENT Is that why some medicines are placed under the tongue to absorb faster
into the system? DENTIST Manhattan Beach CA Exactly. It is
also why a critical part of dental health is preventing gum disease. Sadly, even though
we estimate up to 80 percent of people are affected by gum disease, most don't take periodontal
disease very seriously. MAINCITY DENTAL PATIENT I actually had it
once. All I knew was my gums felt more sensitive and they tended to bleed easily. And I learned
it can contribute to bad breath too. DENTIST Manhattan Beach CA All of that is
true. Realize there are always bacteria in the mouth.
And food particles from what we eat can settle in areas between the gums and teeth. These
particles will decay to cause infections too. MAINCITY DENTAL PATIENT I had not thought
of that. DENTIST Manhattan Beach CA And here is the
big one. Because of this bleeding that accompanies gum disease, those bacteria in the mouth are
in contact with the blood vessels. MAINCITY DENTAL PATIENT That is how it travels
through the body! DENTIST Manhattan Beach CA Yes! One of the
first things we discovered is it can contribute to heart disease.
MAINCITY DENTAL PATIENT Heart disease? You are kidding me.
DENTIST Manhattan Beach CA Bacteria entering your blood vessels from your mouth can raise
the body's immunity response, which can create inflammation in the heart and arteries. It
not only can harm the heart, it can also thicken the walls of arteries which hinder the blood
flow and make the heart work harder. MAINCITY DENTAL PATIENT Okay, really not good.
DENTIST Manhattan Beach CA This also increases chances for plaque to form in the arteries.
If plaque lodges someplace that obstructs blood supply to the heart, there is a heart
attack. If it obstructs blood flow to the brain, there is a stroke.
MAINCITY DENTAL PATIENT Really really not good. I am giving gum disease some serious
respect. DENTIST Manhattan Beach CA There are many
reasons to pay it attention. There is also a link between gum disease and diabetes.
MAINCITY DENTAL PATIENT Diabetes? DENTIST Manhattan Beach CA Gum disease doesn’t
cause diabetes, but it can make it worse. Plus, if someone has diabetes, it can make
them more likely to get gum disease. MAINCITY DENTAL PATIENT So you have diabetes,
you have to be extra careful about gum disease? DENTIST Manhattan Beach CA Exactly. It is
also known that pregnant women with serious gum disease may be seven times more likely
to give birth prematurely. MAINCITY DENTAL PATIENT Mamas beware of gum
disease. My new motto. DENTIST Manhattan Beach CA Don’t stop there.
We now believe there’s also a connection between severe gum disease and increased risks
of pancreatic cancer - which is the fourth highest cause of cancer deaths in the U.S.
MAINCITY DENTAL PATIENT I had no idea gum disease could be so serious!
DENTIST Manhattan Beach CA Most people don’t. Bacteria circulating in blood can also put
a strain on the immune system. You might get colds more often. Or they last longer. Of
it is just that something always seems wrong. MAINCITY DENTAL PATIENT Yucks!
DENTIST Manhattan Beach CA before many surgeons perform transplants or other major operations,
they first demand patients get a dental clearance from their dentist. Surgeons know if the body
is weakened from gum disease, it could compromise the surgery.
MAINCITY DENTAL PATIENT Wow. People are taking this seriously!
DENTIST Manhattan Beach CA They should. But even if gum disease isn’t so advanced to
cause major illnesses, it can still make you sleep poorly. Or your digestion might be off.
Or your brain may not think as well. You may just feel tired all the time.
MAINCITY DENTAL PATIENT I hate feeling tired all the time.
DENTIST Manhattan Beach CA I can understand that. Someone who is always tired has a harder
time with life. They don't get what they want or need done. They get depressed. They may
even turn toward drugs for depression. MAINCITY DENTAL PATIENT It just keeps on getting
better and better. DENTIST Manhattan Beach CA The truth is, it
can get better. With help from your dentist. MAINCITY DENTAL PATIENT This part I want to
know. DENTIST Manhattan Beach CA To avoid gum disease
in the first place is to keep up with good brushing and flossing.
MAINCITY DENTAL PATIENT I can do that. DENTIST Manhattan Beach CA Next, make regular
visits to your dentist and hygienist so they can help keep your gums and teeth clean and
in good condition. MAINCITY DENTAL PATIENT I can do that.
DENTIST Manhattan Beach CA If it is more serious, we can still help with deep cleaning like
scaling and root planing. Plus if you would need gum surgery, we now can use lasers which
are less painful and heal faster. MAINCITY DENTAL PATIENT Lasers. I love lasers!
DENTIST Manhattan Beach CA We always advise patients that their gums are perhaps the most
important thing to take care of. Not just for their mouth, but overall health.
MAINCITY DENTAL PATIENT I am really beginning to see that!
Gum Disease Manhattan Beach CA, Dentist Manhattan Beach CA, Periodontist Manhattan Beach CA,
Periodontal Disease Manhattan Beach CA, Gingivitis Manhattan Beach CA, Kidney Failure Manhattan
Beach CA, Heart Disease Manhattan Beach CA, Prenatal Care Manhattan Beach CA, Pregnancy
Gum Disease MAINCITY, Premature Baby Manhattan Beach CA, Periodontics Manhattan Beach CA