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Periodontal Disease and Women :Periodontal Disease and Women By: Colleen A. Watson, DDS, P.C.
What is Periodontal Disease? :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.
What is Gingivitis? :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.
Causes fo Periodontal Disease :Causes fo Periodontal Disease Smoking/Tobacco use
Genetics
Stress
Medication
Diabetes
Hormonal changes
Teeth Clenching/Grinding
Poor Nutrition
Suppressed Immune system
Who gets periodontal disease? :Who gets periodontal disease? Typically, most adults over the age of 35 have some form of periodontal disease.
How do you prevent periodontal disease? :How do you prevent periodontal disease? Brushing 2x daily
Daily Flossing
Regular dental check-ups including dental x-rays
Adressing all necessary treatment
How do we treat periodontal disease? :How do we treat periodontal disease? Deep cleaning
Antibiotic placement in affected area
Advanced stages are treated by surgery
What happens if periodontal disease goes untreated? :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.
What happens if periodontal disease goes untreated? :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.
Slide 11:Patients with periodontal disease are at higher risk for developing the following conditions as well:
heart disease
stroke
Diabetes
Preterm births
Respiratory disease
Osteoporosis
Healthy vs. Unhealthy Gums :Healthy vs. Unhealthy Gums
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