Your chances of cardiovascular disease may increase if you have periodontal disease.
Since periodontal disease can be prevented and controlled, dental hygienists may have an opportunity to play a key role in decreasing the incidence and severity of cardiovascular disease.
Cardiovascular disease—heart disease, diseases of the blood vessels and stroke—is responsible for one-third of all deaths in Canada and costs the economy $18 billion every year.
Your mouth: A portal to your body
We used to think that tooth loss was the worst possible outcome of periodontal disease. But increasingly, research is uncovering the link between periodontal disease—disease of the gums and supporting bone--and overall health. Some studies even suggest that periodontal disease could be yet another risk factor for heart disease. According to research, the reason for this elevated risk may be the result of bloodstream contamination from bacteria, bacterial by-products and chemicals that are released from certain cells.
Can my dental hygienist help? Of course!
Your dental hygienist is a licensed oral health-care professional who can work with you to develop a program of good oral hygiene. A visit to your dental hygienist can help ensure a lifetime of healthy gums and teeth. Your dental hygienist will assess your health history, examine your head and neck, and check your mouth, gums and teeth. With your input, the dental hygienist will then develop an oral hygiene care plan that includes prevention and treatment therapies to ensure the best oral health possible. If necessary, your dental hygienist may refer you to other health-care providers.
Research continues to uncover evidence that links oral health to overall health. And it is becoming increasingly obvious that tooth loss can be just the start of health problems associated with periodontal disease.
You can’t afford to wait—why not make an appointment today?
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Since periodontal disease can be prevented and controlled, dental hygienists may have an opportunity to play a key role in decreasing the incidence and severity of cardiovascular disease.
Cardiovascular disease—heart disease, diseases of the blood vessels and stroke—is responsible for one-third of all deaths in Canada and costs the economy $18 billion every year.
Your mouth: A portal to your body
We used to think that tooth loss was the worst possible outcome of periodontal disease. But increasingly, research is uncovering the link between periodontal disease—disease of the gums and supporting bone--and overall health. Some studies even suggest that periodontal disease could be yet another risk factor for heart disease. According to research, the reason for this elevated risk may be the result of bloodstream contamination from bacteria, bacterial by-products and chemicals that are released from certain cells.
Can my dental hygienist help? Of course!
Your dental hygienist is a licensed oral health-care professional who can work with you to develop a program of good oral hygiene. A visit to your dental hygienist can help ensure a lifetime of healthy gums and teeth. Your dental hygienist will assess your health history, examine your head and neck, and check your mouth, gums and teeth. With your input, the dental hygienist will then develop an oral hygiene care plan that includes prevention and treatment therapies to ensure the best oral health possible. If necessary, your dental hygienist may refer you to other health-care providers.
Research continues to uncover evidence that links oral health to overall health. And it is becoming increasingly obvious that tooth loss can be just the start of health problems associated with periodontal disease.
You can’t afford to wait—why not make an appointment today?
Copied from: www.cdha.ca/ndhw
