|
| Home Locate a Dentist Procedures Before and After Photos Articles Ask an Expert Blog | February 10, 2012 |
Cosmetic Dentistry Blog at My Dentist USAFriday, June 5, 2009Gum Health Prevents Risk of Heart Disease
 My Dentist USA recognizes that prevention is perhaps the best defense against gum disease, but a new study shows that proper dental care can prevent more than just gum disease. It may even help prevent the number one killer in the United States - heart disease.(CNN) Doctors have known for years that gum disease and heart disease are linked, but they have yet to reach agreement on the exact reasons behind the connection. Heart disease patients often have several risk factors such as high cholesterol or poor diet, making it impossible to single out bad dental health as a contributing factor. Heart disease is the nation's top killer, claiming a staggering 450,000 lives in 2004, according to the American Heart Association. Although it's unknown how many of those deaths are linked to gum disease, oral pathologist Dr. Dwight Weathers of Emory University suspects that the number would be high, "given that 85 percent of people over age 65 and probably half of people younger than that have some form of periodontal disease. Wow. That would be a big number." A substance produced in the body called high-sensitivity C-reactive-protein (hs-CRP) is suspected to play a role in the link between gum disease and heart disease. Acute gum disease increases the amount of hs-CRP in the bloodstream, which is a natural response to inflammation caused by injury or infection. The American Heart Association says hs-CRP may signal an increased risk for heart attacks. Gum disease can sneak up on its victims without any warning signs, according to the American Dental Association, which recommends prevention by proper diet, brushing, flossing and dental visits. To read this article by Thom Patterson in its entirety, please click here. Thanks for visiting My Dentist USA!Labels: eliminating gum disease, heart disease, treatment of gum disease
Monday, December 8, 2008Brushing Your Teeth Can Save Your Life? Maybe.
(CNN) Doctors have known for years that gum disease and heart disease are linked, but they have yet to reach agreement on the exact reasons behind the connection. Heart disease patients often have several risk factors such as high cholesterol or poor diet, making it impossible to single out bad dental health as a contributing factor. Heart disease is the nation's top killer, claiming a staggering 450,000 lives in 2004, according to the American Heart Association. Although it's unknown how many of those deaths are linked to gum disease, oral pathologist Dr. Dwight Weathers of Emory University suspects that the number would be high, "given that 85 percent of people over age 65 and probably half of people younger than that have some form of periodontal disease. Wow. That would be a big number." A substance produced in the body called high-sensitivity C-reactive-protein (hs-CRP) is suspected to play a role in the link between gum disease and heart disease. Acute gum disease increases the amount of hs-CRP in the bloodstream, which is a natural response to inflammation caused by injury or infection. The American Heart Association says hs-CRP may signal an increased risk for heart attacks. Gum disease can sneak up on its victims without any warning signs, according to the American Dental Association, which recommends prevention by proper diet, brushing, flossing and dental visits. To read this article by Thom Patterson in its entirety, please click here. Thanks for visiting My Dentist USA! Labels: american dental association, gum disease, heart disease, periodontal disease
|
LinksMy Dentist USA HomeSearch for a Dentist Finance Your Procedure Ask a Cosmetic Dentist NKP Medical Forums Previous PostsWhat Are Dental Crowns Used For?Finding Your California Cosmetic Dentist Protecting Your Teeth with Dental Crowns A Whiter Brighter Smile with Teeth Whitening Common Cosmetic Dentistry Procedures Before and Af... Rapid City Cosmetic Dentistry - Helping You Relax ... Chicago Dentist - Veneers Orthodontics and You Paying for Cosmetic Dentistry Dental Veneers Information ArchivesNovember 2007December 2007 January 2008 February 2008 March 2008 April 2008 May 2008 June 2008 July 2008 August 2008 September 2008 October 2008 November 2008 December 2008 January 2009 February 2009 March 2009 April 2009 May 2009 June 2009 July 2009 August 2009 September 2009 October 2009 November 2009 December 2009 January 2010 February 2010 March 2010 April 2010
Subscribe to    |
Please read the full Privacy Policy & Terms and Conditions. By entering the website, you are agreeing to be bound by these Terms & Conditions.
© 2008 NKP Medical Marketing, Inc. · 10220 Culver Blvd · Suite 208 · Culver City, CA 90232