Periodontal
Disease.. Who cares??
If you have been told or you suspect you
have some form of gum disease do you really care? Is there some level of
periodontal disease that we find “acceptable” or expected? What does it mean
for the health of your mouth, keeping your teeth for a lifetime or the overall
health of your body?
Periodontal
disease is a chronic inflammatory disease that affects the gum tissues and
other structures supporting the teeth. Statistics say that as many as 50% of
the population has some form of gum disease .The baby boomers don’t see
themselves as their grandparents did;
gray haired, toothless and unable to do anything about it. Since we are living
longer and our teeth are challenged by tooth decay, the need for restoration
and periodontal disease more patients are seeking ways to make sure that as
they age their teeth don’t rest in a jar
at night.
Although the loss of one’s teeth is not
life threatening the process behind the loss may be. Gum disease or periodontal
disease arises from inflammation. Many other systemic diseases such as heart,
lung and kidney disease have the same origin. Along with premature or low birth
weight babies, diabetes and some forms of cancer, inflammation plays a large
part in these killer conditions.
There are many innovative and
alternative methods of treating gum disease. Do the work, find a periodontist and give
yourself something to smile about!
