Since you were a child, you were probably constantly reminded how important it is to keep your teeth and gums healthy, pink, and strong. Nothing has changed since then. It’s important for you to make proper dental care a priority for the sake of your oral health. Also, prioritizing oral health also will promote better overall health. That’s right, your gum health is connected to your systematic health. In the case that your gum health begins to decline, Dr. Christina Papageorgiou and Dr. Medha Singh are here to help you with gum disease therapy in Natick.
Diseases Connected to Declining Gum Health
There are many common conditions that can be impacted by or contribute towards poor dental hygiene. These are the most common systematic diseases connected to declining oral health:
Cardiovascular Disease
When your gum health declines, they can become inflamed and even recede. This created more openings for dental bacteria to enter the body and bloodstream. The inflammation associated with cardiovascular disease is directly linked to periodontal disease (advanced gum disease).
Diabetes
When you have diabetes, your body’s resistance to various infections is put at risk. This means that your gums can be more prone to becoming infected if you have diabetes. Also, you tend to have a drier mouth, which makes it harder to clean dental bacteria and food from the crevices along your gum line. Diabetes and gum disease can create a dangerous cycle of bad overall and oral health.
Osteoporosis
This condition, which causes bones to become brittle and bone loss, may be connected to tooth loss caused by periodontal disease.
Gum Disease Therapy in Natick
Gum disease is a serious—but very common—condition that compromises your oral and overall health. It’s important to recognize the early signs of your gum’s decline in health so we can assist you in replenishing them. If you have any of these symptoms of gum disease, we recommend visiting our office to receive gum disease therapy.
- Red, swollen gums
- Tender gums
- Bleeding when brushing or flossing
- Buildup of pus between gums
- Loose fitting teeth
- Receding gums
- Pockets of infection along your gum line
- Chronic bad breath
Imagine you have bleeding gums and tenderness every time you brush your teeth. Our dental experts may need to intervene and clean beneath your gum line. We will complete a painless scaling and root planing procedure to replenish your gum health.
Preventing Gum Disease with Our Office
If you would like to better maintain your overall health, you can start by making a commitment to take better care of your pink gums. To accomplish this, you should brush your teeth twice a day and floss at least once a day. You can follow that routine with a quick rinse of mouthwash every time you brush your teeth. Additionally, you should plan on seeing your dentist at least twice a year for a dental cleaning and checkup.
If you’re a particularly high-risk patient (diabetic, pregnant, tobacco user, etc.) you may need to visit our office more than twice a year. We can provide your teeth and gums the dental care it needs to stay strong and keep your teeth in place. Contact us to schedule the next available appointment.