Recent studies indicate that the status of your oral health provide many initial warning signals to other systemic diseases and more serious health conditions. Systemic health risks include heart disease, strokes, uncontrolled diabetes and hormonal imbalances are to name a few. Often these conditions can be identified early through a comprehensive dental evaluation and assessing any possible symptoms you may be experiencing.
Patients having already been diagnosed with systemic health conditions, should be aware of the importance in reducing their health risks, through proper dental care, regular dental cleanings, and obtaining require dental treatment on a timely basis. Most importantly all patients should have a better appreciation of the value of their periodic dental examination to screen for possible “red flags to your overall health” or changes that may be occurring in your health status.
Today it is essential that medical and dental professional, recognize the importance of working closely together for all professionals to monitor their patients in a multidisciplinary health approach for the benefit of all, especially their patients.
A large number of systemic diseases, perhaps as great as 90% or more, as suggested by current research, have associated oral symptoms.
It is has been identified by many cardiologist, that the association of
periodontal gum disease and the chronic inflammation(gingivitis) associated with gum disease are “risk factors” for cardiovascular disease. Regular dental evaluations and cleanings are prudent and perhaps the easiest way to bring about early diagnosis and treatment of both the periodontal condition and possible cardiovascular disease.
Oral bacteria present in the mouth are provided easy access to our bodies through our gums. Patients with chronic gum disease place these patients at a substantially higher risk for heart attack. Gingivitis an earlier form of gum disease and periodontitis a latter form of gum disease having multiple stages; is a direct result of the formations of active bacteria, build up of bacterial plaque and calculus on your teeth.
Bacterial colonies from infected gums are able to dislodge from your gums, enter the bloodstream, attach to internal blood vessel walls and lead to further clot formation once established with in the affected blood vessel. Clot formation on the internal vessel walls result in decreased blood flow to your heart and other organs where the affected vessel are located. In the heart, these resulting clots increase blood pressure and the patients risk of a heart attack.
When considering these recent cardiovascular studies We recommend that patients view dental gum disease as a serious systemic health condition, seek early diagnosis and treatment. Gum disease requires early preventions and intervention, systemic health considerations must always be considered and will require the collaborative assistance of the patients, medical and dental professionals.
If you have already been diagnosed with heart disease, It is recommended that you establish regular dental evaluations and maintenance therapy and establish excellent personnel oral hygiene regimen. Intervals on 3 to 4 months is recommended and twice annually at the minimum.
Patients are asked to provide regular medical updates of all medications being taken and medical treatments they are receiving since their last dental evaluation and at each visit.
It is recommended that you follow directions carefully by your physician, cardiologist and Dentists to avoid undesirable consequences. Take all prescribed medications as directed. Ask for assistance when ever you are unsure as to the appropriate course of action.
We are always happy to assist you in help making good dental health decisions. If you have other questions regarding the information provided in this article please call us and we would be happy to assist you. Should you wish to make an appointment to discuss your special health & dental concerns, we would enjoy helping you arrange an appointment to discuss your specific concerns with you.
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By Joseph C Ardizzone DDS PS
Office Phone 253-839-7270
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Joseph C Ardizzone DDS PS
Federal Way Dental Center
30317 16th Ave South
Federal Way, WA 98003
Office Phone 253-839-7270
The Federal Way Dental Health Center and the office of Joseph C Ardizzone DDS PS Practices Comprehensive Dental Health Care, Cosmetic Dentistry and Comprehensive Restorative and Implant Dentistry in a Family Dental Practice Setting in Federal Way, Washington, a suburb of beautiful Seattle Washington. Providing full service dental health care and emergency and Urgent care to Federal Way, Kent, Des Moines, Redondo, Browns Point, Auburn, Fife, Burien, Tacoma, South Center and the greater Seattle metro area.
