We all know that a white healthy smile looks great, gives people confidence and makes them look younger. We know how important our breath is when we want to be accepted or are around other people. When we’re happy with our smile, it makes us feel good about ourselves and how we feel others see us. But what about the less known health risks that are important to you?
Periodontal (gum) disease impacts your general health, and studies worldwide are finding out how big that impact is! Most people don’t even know they have gum disease; it can be reversible in its early stages but the evidence of the relationship between oral bacteria and life-threatening diseases make it essential it is prevented or treated.
A lot of research is being done to investigate the cause and effect of gum disease on general health. Though some studies are inconclusive, others point to direct relationships between periodontal (gum) disease and life-threatening diseases, that could be affecting you! As health care providers, dental professionals must complete thorough health histories on their patients and identify risk factors that may affect their overall health.
Brushing after every meal, flossing your teeth daily and seeing your dental professional regularly! These instructions help you to sustain good oral health. Now not only dentists, but also doctors are stressing the importance of maintaining good oral health in an effort to keep the rest of your body healthy.
To receive more information about some of the health risk’s that maybe affecting you, or someone you love! Click on the links at the bottom of this page.
Take our Questionnaire and see if you are at Risk?
Questionnaire
SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS OF PERIODONTAL DISEASE
1. Do you have red, swollen or tender gums? Y / N
2. Do your gums bleed when you are brushing or flossing? Y / N
3. Do you have loose or separating teeth? Y / N
4. Do you have bad breath, and or a metallic taste? Y / N
5. Do you have missing teeth? Y / N
6. Have you noticed pus around teeth and gums? Y / N
7. Do you have pain when you’re chewing? Y / N
8. Have you noticed a change in the way your teeth fit together when you’re chewing? Y / N
9. Has there been any change to the fit of partials or dentures? Y / N
10. Do your teeth look longer that they used to? Y / N
11. Do you smoke? If you do it can mask some of the above. Y / N
If you answered yes to one or more of the above, you are likely to have some form of gum disease!
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