Periodontal disease

Here are some key facts to consider:

The mouth is the gateway to our body for much of the pathogenic bacteria that can negatively affect our health. Because this gateway never stops, there is always a risk that this negative bacteria can spread throughout the body, causing all types of inflammatory diseases.

Dementia and Oral Health

Dementia describes a group of symptoms affecting memory, thinking, and social abilities severely enough to interfere with your daily life.  There are a number of dementia causes. Depending on the cause, some dementia symptoms may be reversible.

Alzheimer’s disease is the most common cause of progressive dementia in older adults, accounting for between 60 and 70 percent of all cases.

You’re probably surprised that dentists are talking about a neurological disease. . . Don’t be.

Here’s what you need to know:

If these facts are not enough to convince you to start taking care of your teeth and gums, what else do you need?

Some recent groundbreaking studies have addressed the critical importance of good oral hygiene and the role it plays in your overall health:

The majority of the time you can’t see inflammation and chances are, it probably doesn’t hurt. Fortunately, our dental professionals now perform a simple test for oral inflammation and we include it as part of every dental exam.

We utilize several treatment modalities to successfully treat periodontal disease.

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