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Gum Disease Moorpark CA Gingivitis, Periodontics, Heart Disease Thousand Oaks CA, Simi Valley
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DENTIST Moorpark CA Many people consider dentistry to be just about teeth. Keeping them clean,
white, and free of cavities. Moorpark DENTAL PATIENT I would agree with
that. DENTIST Moorpark CA That would be incorrect.
Moorpark DENTAL PATIENT Bummer. DENTIST Moorpark CA Dental problems can also
include gum disease. Moorpark DENTAL PATIENT Gum disease. I know
what that is. It is when your gums get all pink and puffy.
DENTIST Moorpark CA Pink and puffy? Moorpark DENTAL PATIENT Am I wrong about the
puffy? DENTIST Moorpark CA You could say puffy. We
probably would say inflamed. But gum disease can actually be much more serious than pink
and puffy. Moorpark DENTAL PATIENT Serious how?
DENTIST Moorpark 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. Moorpark DENTAL PATIENT Yikes! Losing teeth
sounds a lot more serious than pink and puffy. DENTIST Moorpark 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. Moorpark DENTAL PATIENT Bigger than teeth?
DENTIST Moorpark CA The biggest problem with gum disease is you have a disease in your
mouth that is spreading throughout your body. Moorpark DENTAL PATIENT Spreading throughout
my body? DENTIST Moorpark CA Every minute. This can
have many adverse affects. Moorpark DENTAL PATIENT Yuck. I would think
so! DENTIST Moorpark 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. Moorpark DENTAL PATIENT Is that why some medicines
are placed under the tongue to absorb faster into the system?
DENTIST Moorpark 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.
Moorpark 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 Moorpark 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. Moorpark DENTAL PATIENT I had not thought
of that. DENTIST Moorpark 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. Moorpark DENTAL PATIENT That is how it travels
through the body! DENTIST Moorpark CA Yes! One of the first
things we discovered is it can contribute to heart disease.
Moorpark DENTAL PATIENT Heart disease? You are kidding me.
DENTIST Moorpark 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. Moorpark DENTAL PATIENT Okay, really not good.
DENTIST Moorpark 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.
Moorpark DENTAL PATIENT Really really not good. I am giving gum disease some serious
respect. DENTIST Moorpark CA There are many reasons
to pay it attention. There is also a link between gum disease and diabetes.
Moorpark DENTAL PATIENT Diabetes? DENTIST Moorpark 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. Moorpark DENTAL PATIENT So you have diabetes,
you have to be extra careful about gum disease? DENTIST Moorpark CA Exactly. It is also known
that pregnant women with serious gum disease may be seven times more likely to give birth
prematurely. Moorpark DENTAL PATIENT Mamas beware of gum
disease. My new motto. DENTIST Moorpark 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.
Moorpark DENTAL PATIENT I had no idea gum disease could be so serious!
DENTIST Moorpark 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. Moorpark DENTAL PATIENT Yucks!
DENTIST Moorpark 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.
Moorpark DENTAL PATIENT Wow. People are taking this seriously!
DENTIST Moorpark 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.
Moorpark DENTAL PATIENT I hate feeling tired all the time.
DENTIST Moorpark 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. Moorpark DENTAL PATIENT It just keeps on getting
better and better. DENTIST Moorpark CA The truth is, it can get
better. With help from your dentist. Moorpark DENTAL PATIENT This part I want to
know. DENTIST Moorpark CA To avoid gum disease in
the first place is to keep up with good brushing and flossing.
Moorpark DENTAL PATIENT I can do that. DENTIST Moorpark CA Next, make regular visits
to your dentist and hygienist so they can help keep your gums and teeth clean and in
good condition. Moorpark DENTAL PATIENT I can do that.
DENTIST Moorpark 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. Moorpark DENTAL PATIENT Lasers. I love lasers!
DENTIST Moorpark 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.
Moorpark DENTAL PATIENT I am really beginning to see that!
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