The Oral Systemic Link

Did you know that diseases of the mouth can create problems for the entire body?

Periodontal disease, or gum disease, is found in some form in 3 out of 4 Americans with 30% of those cases being more severe. The bacteria in the mouth can enter the rest of the body through saliva, the blood stream and aspiration into the lungs. Thus, increasing risk of coronary heart disease, stroke, abnormal birth weights, diabetes and kidney problems. Having healthy teeth is part of the key to having a healthy body. In our dental practice, we treat periodontal disease and our hygienists are trained in providing laser bacterial reduction. This procedure helps eliminate bacteria from the gum tissue surrounding the teeth, thereby, helping increase healing and decrease risk of more significant medical problems.