Are you concerned about the health of your gums? You should be! According to clinical reports, it is estimated that over 75 percent of adults may already have a periodontal disease or be at risk of developing one.
“This is not a silent disease,” explains Dr. Leonard Schusterman, the periodontist at Studio City Dental Group, a modern dental office near Van Nuys, California. “Gum diseases are normally a consequence of poor dental hygiene. In order to avoid the buildup of plaque and tartar, which are bacteria and particles deposited on teeth, we must regularly perform a complete and thorough cleaning with floss, toothpaste and a good toothbrush that will sweep all deposits away from the teeth.”
As part of complete dental care, Dr. Schusterman recommends visiting your dentist every six months to assure the optimum health of your teeth and gums and to receive additional recommendations.
Symptoms
In some cases, the first sign of gum disease is bleeding or red, swollen gums. In other cases, there may be no signs, because gum disease often is not painful, some people present no symptoms whatsoever. This is one of the many reasons you should schedule regular check-ups with our Van Nuys dentists, who can easily detect the early signs of gum disease.
How can gum disease affect my overall health?
The “mouth-body connection” is a term Studio City Dental Group periodontist Michael Whang uses to refer to all the consequences that an oral problem can cause to your body and your overall health. If you have a disease such as periodontitis, it is very easy for bacteria to pass from your mouth into your body and cause new infections and other trouble in your organs. This can result in, or worsen:
- Diabetes by increasing the entry of sugar into the blood.
- Heart disease and stroke, by causing infection of the heart valves.
- Pregnancy problems, resulting in a pre-term or a low-birth-weight baby because of hormonal changes.
- Respiratory disease, through the aspiration or spreading of bacteria to the respiratory tract.
- Osteoporosis and tooth loss, by decreasing the density of the bone supporting the teeth.
Don’t wait to start caring for your health! Studio City Dental Group offers a full range of services to diagnose, prevent and treat periodontal disease, including specialty care by Drs. Leonard Schusterman and Michael Whang and a staff of expertly qualified dental hygienists near Van Nuys.
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