Studies show that
people with periodontal disease may have higher risks of heart attack and stroke, possibly because the infection increases inflammation throughout the body.
Several research studies have suggested that
women with periodontal disease may be more likely to deliver babies prematurely or with low - birth weight than mothers with healthy gums.
Those studies suggest that
people with periodontal disease are twice as likely to have coronary artery disease and other heart conditions, than people with healthy gums.
Groups that believe that periodontal disease is the root of general health issues point out that marker chemicals of generalized inflammation (C - ractive proteins) are present in the blood of humans and
animals with periodontal disease even before heart or kidney problems occur.
Infected
gums with periodontal disease is a source for bacteria to escape into the blood stream and infect the internal organs (heart valves, liver, kidneys, etc).
Some of the more serious problems associated
with periodontal disease occur when bacteria from the plaque gets into the sinuses, and from there into the bloodstream.
«Knowing more about the risks that come
about with periodontal disease might give more support to having dental insurance in the way that we should be offering health insurance to everyone,» Platz said.
Bad breath, medically known as «halitosis,» results from the bacterial infection of the gums (gingiva) and supporting tissues
seen with periodontal disease (periodontal = occurring around a tooth).
According to the American Veterinary Dental Society, 80 percent of dogs and 70 percent of cats show signs of oral
disease with periodontal disease — the most common problem in dogs, especially the smaller breeds.
More than 85 percent of dogs and cats over 2 years of age are
afflicted with periodontal disease, an infection resulting from a build - up of plaque and tarter around the gum line.
CoQ10 may also help pets
with periodontal disease by reducing the size and improving the health of periodontal pockets in the gums, as well as decreasing inflammation, redness, and bleeding,
Most of the common negligence cases that we see in dentistry are to
do with periodontal disease and lack of diagnosis and lack of treatments which has in turn led to tooth loss and then the need to replace the teeth, usually with dental implants.
Client compliance with follow - up care is especially important for
patients with periodontal disease, which occurs in approximately 80 % of dogs and 70 % of cats over the age of 2 years.2 These patients require frequent (every 4 to 6 months in some cases) professional cleaning, assessment, and treatment to successfully manage periodontal disease.
Research has indicated that
women with periodontal disease may be at risk of adverse pregnancy outcomes, such giving birth to a pre-term or low - birth weight baby, reports the AAP and EFP.
Infected
gums with periodontal disease are a source for bacteria to escape into the blood stream and infect the internal organs (heart valves, liver, kidneys, etc).
The key is to choose a rinse that's designed for pets and that has the right formulation to prevent and disperse biofilm, which is where the harmful bacteria associated
with periodontal disease multiply.
Some of the more serious problems associated
with periodontal disease occur when bacteria from the plaque gets in to the sinuses, and from there into the bloodstream.
Your pet's oral health is as important as your own — more than just bad breath, the inflammation and infection
associated with periodontal disease can be a precursor for kidney, heart, and liver problems.
People with periodontal disease are often treated surgically and are instructed to lavage the areas after each meal to prevent bacteria and debris from returning to the pocket.
It is designed to soothe and relieve and is recommended for
pets with periodontal disease, stomatitis, gingivitis, red inflamed gums and ulcerations.
Porphyromonas gingivalis, a bacterium associated
with periodontal diseases, was significantly more frequently detected in the saliva among women who did not become pregnant during the one - year follow - up period than among those who did.
Michaud noted that the findings were particularly interesting in light of research, including a recent study in Science, which determined that colorectal cancer tissues contain bacteria that are present in the mouth, including bacteria that have been associated
with periodontal disease.
In fact, research has even found that
those with periodontal disease have an increased risk of having a stroke!
Here are just a few conditions that have been associated
with periodontal disease:
Matcha also promotes general health by reducing inflammation (particularly in the gut) and limiting the growth of certain bacteria associated
with periodontal diseases.