{"id":93,"date":"2019-02-12T18:14:47","date_gmt":"2019-02-12T18:14:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.puskasdentistry.com\/blog\/?p=93"},"modified":"2019-02-28T18:15:01","modified_gmt":"2019-02-28T18:15:01","slug":"the-connection-between-gum-and-heart-disease-with-your-dentist-in-buckhead","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.puskasdentistry.com\/blog\/the-connection-between-gum-and-heart-disease-with-your-dentist-in-buckhead\/","title":{"rendered":"The Connection between Gum and Heart Disease with Your Dentist in Buckhead"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Did you know that your gum health can impact your heart\nhealth? It\u2019s true. Periodontal disease has been linked to many medical\nconditions like diabetes, kidney disease, and cancer, and can increase your\nrisk of heart disease. Now, February is simultaneously Heart Month and Gum\nDisease Awareness Month. It\u2019s the perfect time to broaden your understanding of\nthese two diseases and how they influence each other. Check out this helpful\ninformation periodontal disease and how to treat<\/a>\nand prevent it from your dentist in Buckhead.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Understanding Periodontal Disease<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Periodontal disease, also called gum disease, is a serious\nchronic inflammatory condition in the gums. It is caused by bacteria that live\nin plaque, a white, sticky substance in your mouth. These bacteria produce\nharmful acids that irritate the gums, causing gingivitis\u2014the first stage of periodontal\ndisease. Over time as plaque builds up and hardens, gums recede from the teeth,\nexposing the roots. Also, pockets between the teeth and gums trap food\nparticles and plaque. Then, the tissue and bone that support your teeth can\nbecome destroyed by these infectious bacteria. In the end, untreated periodontal\ndisease can lead to tooth loss and permanent damage to tissue and bone.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Connecting Periodontal Disease to Heart Health<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

When you view your mouth as the doorway to the body, it makes\nsense that periodontal disease is connected to heart disease. The bacteria and plaque\nbuildup in the mouth can enter the blood stream and cause blockages. In fact,\nthose who have periodontal disease may be two to three times more likely to\nhave a heart attack, stroke or other serious cardiovascular event than those\nwho don\u2019t. Also, some of the same lifestyle choices, such as poor diet, can\nlead to these diseases.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Treating Periodontal Disease<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Treatment of\nperiodontal disease<\/a> depends on the severity. If caught early enough, it can\nbe treated with a routine dental cleaning. For more advanced stages, your\ndentist in Buckhead needs to use more intensive treatment. Scaling and root\nplaning include a deep cleaning above and below the gum line and smoothing out\nthe rough exposed roots to prevent future plaque buildup. The dentist may also need\nto apply an antibiotic treatment  to\nensure that your mouth is free from these harmful bacteria. Through these\ntreatments, your dentist can restore your oral health.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Preventing Periodontal Disease<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Fortunately, periodontal disease is preventable! And what\u2019s\neven better, the tasks to prevent them are rather simple and easy to implement\ninto your lifestyle. These critical tasks include the following:<\/p>\n\n\n\n