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Periodontal Disease and Women
By: Colleen A. Watson, DDS, P.C.
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What is Periodontal Disease?
Periodontal disease begins with the gingivitis and progresses to the deterioration of the underlying support of the teeth through the accumulation of plaque and bacteria.
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What is Gingivitis?
Is the earliest stage of gum disease. It can consist of red swollen bleeding gums with some tenderness upon chewing.
Gingivitis is reversable.
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Causes fo Periodontal Disease
Smoking/Tobacco use
Genetics
Stress
Medication
Diabetes
Hormonal changes
Teeth Clenching/Grinding
Poor Nutrition
Suppressed Immune system
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Who gets periodontal disease?
Typically, most adults over the age of 35 have some form of periodontal disease.
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How do you prevent periodontal disease?
Brushing 2x daily
Daily Flossing
Regular dental check-ups including dental x-rays
Adressing all necessary treatment
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How do we treat periodontal disease?
Deep cleaning
Antibiotic placement in affected area
Advanced stages are treated by surgery
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What happens if periodontal disease goes untreated?
If left untreated the disease can lead to bad breath, an aged appearance, mobility of teeth and ultimately, tooth loss.
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What happens if periodontal disease goes untreated?
What most people do not know, is that periodontal disease can also to lead to much more serious problems like cardio vascular disease. This is caused by a reaction to the accumulated bacteria in the gums if it is absorbed into the bloodstream.
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Patients with periodontal disease are at higher risk for developing the following conditions as well:
heart disease
stroke
Diabetes
Preterm births
Respiratory disease
Osteoporosis
Summary: Dr. Colleen A. Watson is the owner of BuchananDentist.com and is a skillful, dedicated, and compassionate professional, with a practice in General Dentistry and Oral Implantology. They have specialists in General Dentistry, Periodontics, Endodontics, Implant and Cosmetic Dentistry, and Invisalign.
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