Scientific studies show a clear link between periodontal disease and lung disease in the elderly.
Your mouth: A portal to your body
It wasn’t long ago that we associated only smoking, advancing age and illnesses that weaken the immune system as risk factors for lung disease. Now, add periodontal disease—disease of the gums and supporting bone—to the list. Increasingly, research is uncovering the link between periodontal disease and overall health, in general, and the development of lung disease in the elderly, in particular.
Inhaling bacteria present in the mouth into the lungs is now believed to both cause respiratory infections and make existing lung conditions worse. In addition, the inflammation in your mouth triggers the release of chemicals that can worsen lung inflammation. The good news is that periodontal disease can be prevented or, once contracted, controlled.
More than three million Canadians suffer from serious lung diseases including chronic obstructive pulmonarydisease, bronchitis, emphysema, influenza and pneumonia. As well as the premature deaths, respiratory illness comes at a cost of $12.18 billion per year to our economy.
Your dental hygienist can help!
Don’t wait. Make an appointment with your dental hygienist today.
With your input, your dental hygienist can develop a good oral-health program that will keep you smiling for life. As a licensed oral health-care professional, your dental hygienist can work with you to develop a program of good oral hygiene. We used to believe that the worst outcome of poor dental hygiene was tooth loss. But as research continues to uncover evidence linking oral health to overall health, it is becoming increasingly clear that far more is at stake. 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.
You can’t afford to wait—why not make an appointment
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 lung disease.
A healthier mouth for a healthier you!
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Your mouth: A portal to your body
It wasn’t long ago that we associated only smoking, advancing age and illnesses that weaken the immune system as risk factors for lung disease. Now, add periodontal disease—disease of the gums and supporting bone—to the list. Increasingly, research is uncovering the link between periodontal disease and overall health, in general, and the development of lung disease in the elderly, in particular.
Inhaling bacteria present in the mouth into the lungs is now believed to both cause respiratory infections and make existing lung conditions worse. In addition, the inflammation in your mouth triggers the release of chemicals that can worsen lung inflammation. The good news is that periodontal disease can be prevented or, once contracted, controlled.
More than three million Canadians suffer from serious lung diseases including chronic obstructive pulmonarydisease, bronchitis, emphysema, influenza and pneumonia. As well as the premature deaths, respiratory illness comes at a cost of $12.18 billion per year to our economy.
Your dental hygienist can help!
Don’t wait. Make an appointment with your dental hygienist today.
With your input, your dental hygienist can develop a good oral-health program that will keep you smiling for life. As a licensed oral health-care professional, your dental hygienist can work with you to develop a program of good oral hygiene. We used to believe that the worst outcome of poor dental hygiene was tooth loss. But as research continues to uncover evidence linking oral health to overall health, it is becoming increasingly clear that far more is at stake. 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.
You can’t afford to wait—why not make an appointment
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 lung disease.
A healthier mouth for a healthier you!
Copied from: www.cdha.ca/ndhw