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Dr. Todd Miller, DDS
Dr. Steven Bounds, DDS, MS

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Good Oral Hygiene Has Been Linked to Good Overall Health

Healthy Mouth, Healthy Body

Taking good care of your mouth does more than help ensure you have a bright, white smile. Having a healthy mouth and healthy body go hand-in-hand! Gum disease is the number one cause of tooth loss in U.S. adults and has been linked to an increased risk for serious health complications.

Gum disease has been linked to serious health complications such as: 

  • Pancreatic Cancer
  • Heart Disease
  • Memory Loss
  • Diabetes
  • Preterm Delivery
  • Low-Birth Weight Babies

 

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Healthy Mouth, Healthy Body in Irvine, CA

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Drs. Miller and Bounds are concerned regarding your overall health and believe it is important that you are well informed regarding the complications that can occur as a result of periodontal disease, such as heart disease, low birth weight in babies, and diabetes.

 

The Link Between Periodontal Disease and Heart Disease

There are several types of cardiovascular disease, which is the leading cause of heart attacks and strokes. Among these is infective endocarditis, which involves inflammation of the interior lining of the heart and heart valves. It is usually the result of bacterial infection. While damaged and abnormal heart valves are at greatest risk, the condition can also occur in normal valves when a large number of bacteria is present.

Another type of heart disease, coronary artery disease, is characterized by gradual thickening of the coronary artery walls as a result of fatty proteins. Often blood clots form in the narrowed arteries, obstructing normal blood flow and depriving the heart of needed nutrients and oxygen.

What does periodontal disease have to do with heart disease?

An individual with periodontal disease can injure the gum tissue during normal tasks, such as chewing and brushing. This type of injury allows bacteria to enter the bloodstream. It is believed that the accumulation of this bacteria on heart valves can lead to a fatal endocarditis infection. It also appears that the bacteria can attach to fatty plaques and possibly contribute to clot formation, which can be life threatening in patients with coronary artery disease. Individuals with periodontal disease are twice as likely to suffer from coronary artery disease.

What effect does heart disease have on my oral health?

A recent study showed that patients who experience a stroke or heart attack are more likely to have periodontal disease.

Periodontal Disease and Diabetes

The link between periodontal disease and diabetes has been well documented. Research has found that periodontal disease is more prevalent in diabetics than in non-diabetics, and that diabetics lose more teeth. This prevalence is most likely due to the fact that diabetics are more susceptible to infections. Recent research has shown that periodontal disease can negatively impact diabetic control, making it more difficult to regulate blood sugar/insulin levels. Consequently, it is important that patients with diabetes receive treatment for any periodontal problems.

What effects does periodontal treatment have on diabetes?

Following periodontal treatment, many diabetics show a reduction in their need for insulin due to resolution of the periodontal infection. Furthermore, long-term studies show that control of periodontal disease is an important factor in the stability and progression of diabetes.

Periodontal Disease and Pregnancy

Pregnant women are particularly prone to periodontal (gum) disease due to hormonal changes associated with pregnancy. Research has found that women with periodontal disease may be at higher risk for delivering pre-term, low birth weight (PLBW) infants.

What effects can periodontal disease have on my pregnancy?

An individual with periodontal disease may experience little or no symptoms. Nevertheless, a recent study showed that pregnant women with periodontal disease are more likely to deliver a pre-term (before the 37th week), PLBW infant. Complications associated with PLBW include extended hospital stays, follow-up treatment and potential long-term problems for the child.

How can periodontal disease result in pre-term labor?

Scientists suspect periodontal disease, which is a bacterial infection, triggers an increase in PGE (prostaglandin) and TNF (tumor necrosis factor) molecular levels, thereby inducing premature labor.

Are there other causes for PLBW?

Other known risk factors include tobacco use, genetics, drug and alcohol use, level of prenatal care, nutrition and urinary tract infections. However, 25% of PLBW births occur without a known risk factor. The extent to which periodontal disease contributes to these is important, and several studies are ongoing to obtain additional information regarding the association


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Dr. Miller and Bounds are recognized as leaders in their profession, providing a full range of periodontal and dental implant procedures, including dental implants, denture replacement with dental implants, and many other advanced surgical procedures.

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Todd E. Miller, DDS
Steven J. Bounds, DDS
16100 Sand Canyon Ave, Ste 320
Irvine, CA 92618
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