Recent Posts
Cure colds quicker? (2 Comments »)
By CareRally - October 18th, 20113 Major Dental Diseases That Everyone Should care About (4 Comments »)
By vkotrappa - September 29th, 2011Posts Tagged ‘cancer’
Periodontal (Gum) Disease and its Relationship to Chronic Disease and Cancers
by DrDGraysonPosted in: New Jersey, Periodontics, Periodontist
Dr. David Grayson: Periodontal (gum) disease is prevalent throughout the adult population in the United States and elsewhere. Untreated, it can lead to pain, swelling, abscesses and eventually tooth loss, and the loss of the supporting bone in the jaws.
More people above the age of 35 lose a tooth from gum disease than they do from cavities or decay. Periodontal disease is the number-one cause of tooth loss. According to the 1996 American Dental Association/Colgate survey, U.S. dentists say gum disease is a more pressing oral health concern than tooth decay by a 2-to-1 margin It is not curable, and should the jawbone deteriorate there is little that can be done to reverse it. It is however, very treatable, both surgically and non surgically.
Tags: cancer, Diabetes, Gum Disease, heart disease, periododntal disease
Categories
- CareTips (1)
- Cancer Prevention & Treatments (0)
- Children's Health & Safety (0)
- Diabetic Conditions (0)
- Healthcare Costs & Insurance (0)
- Heart Health (0)
- Mental Health (0)
- Nutrition & Food Safety (0)
- Parenting Help (1)
- Pharmaceutical Advancements or Recalls (0)
- Pregnancy Health (0)
- Senior Care (0)
- Sexual Conditions (0)
- Skin & Beauty (0)
- Smile & Teeth Health (0)
- Sport's & Fitness Issues (0)
- Vision Health (0)
- Women’s Health (0)
- Cosmetic Surgeons (6)
- Doctors (2)
- Patient Experience (2)
- Treatments and Technologies (2)
- Dentists (89)
- Advanced Dental Technologies (39)
- 3-D Imaging (2)
- Behind-The-Teeth Braces (0)
- Cavity Detection (2)
- Digital Impressions (2)
- Digital X-Rays & Imaging (3)
- Drill-Less Dentistry (3)
- Dynamic Braces (1)
- Electronic Dental Records (2)
- Invisalign (0)
- Invisible Braces (3)
- Laser Dentistry (2)
- Lumineers (0)
- Mercury Free Fillings (1)
- Oral Cancer Screening (3)
- Panoramic X-Ray (1)
- Same-Day Dentistry (3)
- Snap-On Smile (1)
- Stem Cell Retention (0)
- Teeth Whitening (In-Office) (2)
- Ultrasonic Scalers (3)
- Video Examination (0)
- Awards/Accolades (1)
- Conditions & Treatments (53)
- Children's Services (11)
- Cosmetic Dentistry (7)
- Dental Crowns & Bridges (6)
- Dental Implants (10)
- Dentures (2)
- Endodontics (1)
- Extractions (3)
- Fillings (7)
- Full Mouth Rejuvenation (2)
- Holistic Dentistry (1)
- Hypnosis Dentistry (1)
- Miscellaneous (6)
- Neuromuscular (0)
- Oral Surgery (3)
- Orthodontics (2)
- Periodontics (7)
- Preventive Care (20)
- Root Canal (3)
- Sleep Apnea (2)
- Teeth Whitening (4)
- TMJ (1)
- Veneers (5)
- Dental Plans (2)
- Dental Practice Management Companies (2)
- Dental Specialties (14)
- Endodontists (2)
- Oral Surgeons (3)
- Orthodontists (2)
- Pedodontist (3)
- Periodontist (3)
- Veterinarian (1)
- How To Find The Best Dentist For You (5)
- Patient Questions (3)
- The Best Dentists In Your State (28)
- Arizona (2)
- California – Los Angeles (2)
- California – Orange County (3)
- California – Riverside (2)
- Colorado (2)
- Florida (2)
- Georgia (2)
- Maryland (1)
- Massachusetts (1)
- New Jersey (5)
- New York (1)
- North Carolina (1)
- Ohio (2)
- Pennsylvania (3)
- Texas (1)
- Virginia (1)
- Advanced Dental Technologies (39)
- Special Offers (0)
- CareTips (1)
Subscribe Now
Shoutbox
NameWebsiteMessage
