{"id":429,"date":"2019-06-27T15:04:06","date_gmt":"2019-06-27T15:04:06","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.cranbrookdentalcare.com\/blog\/?p=429"},"modified":"2019-06-27T15:04:06","modified_gmt":"2019-06-27T15:04:06","slug":"impact-of-gum-disease","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.cranbrookdentalcare.com\/blog\/2019\/06\/27\/impact-of-gum-disease\/","title":{"rendered":"Learn The Detrimental Impacts Of Gum Disease"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright size-medium wp-image-430\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cranbrookdentalcare.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/AdobeStock_227763334__1558118330_20965-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"person holding their mouth in discomfort\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cranbrookdentalcare.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/AdobeStock_227763334__1558118330_20965-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.cranbrookdentalcare.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/AdobeStock_227763334__1558118330_20965-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.cranbrookdentalcare.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/AdobeStock_227763334__1558118330_20965.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/>Gum disease is more common than you may think;\u00a0in fact, this bacterial infection impacts one out of every two adults in America. It has also been the main\u00a0reason for tooth loss in adults. Recent research has uncovered that this oral disease can actually\u00a0cause various diseases and illnesses found throughout the body when it\u2019s left untreated. Read on to learn how poor oral hygiene can impact your overall wellbeing.<!--more--><\/p>\n<h2>How Can You Get Gum Disease?<\/h2>\n<p>One of the main causes of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cranbrookdentalcare.com\/gum-disease.html\">gum disease<\/a> is poor oral hygiene. Your body is host to an incalculable number of bacteria, both good and bad. The same goes for your mouth\u2014when you don\u2019t remove plaque and food debris regularly, it can cause an infestation of harmful bacteria. You aid your body\u2019s natural immune system when you brush and floss each morning and night. Good oral hygiene helps keep your mouth from being overrun by acid producing and disease-causing bacteria.<\/p>\n<h2>What\u2019s The Link Between\u00a0Gum Disease And Your Overall Health?<\/h2>\n<p>Recent research has established connections between gum disease and various diseases and health conditions found throughout the body. When harmful oral bacteria aren\u2019t regularly removed from your mouth, they release harmful toxins that can get in your bloodstream. They travel from your mouth to areas such as your respiratory system and your heart.<\/p>\n<p>This bacterial infection can cause gum recession, bleeding, swelling, irritation, and even tooth loss. Some health conditions that have been connected to your oral health include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Heart disease<\/li>\n<li>Respiratory infections<\/li>\n<li>Pregnancy complications<\/li>\n<li>Alzheimer\u2019s disease<\/li>\n<li>Diabetes<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Each time you visit your dentist for your routine checkup and cleaning, if you\u2019re experiencing any unusual symptoms, be sure to let them know. Taking certain medications and having illnesses that weaken your immune system can increase your risk of developing gum disease, so also inform your dentist about those. This way, they can properly diagnose and treat any oral health problems you may be especially at risk of experiencing.<\/p>\n<h2>How Can You Reduce Your Risk Of Developing Gum Disease?<\/h2>\n<p>Protecting your mouth against gum disease and fortifying your overall wellbeing isn\u2019t as hard as it seems. The ADA recommends brushing twice each day and flossing to maintain healthy teeth and gums. Another great way to remove bacteria and food debris from hard-to-reach places is to use an ADA-approved antibacterial mouthwash.<\/p>\n<p>Even if you\u2019re diligent about your oral health routine, it\u2019s still vital for you to visit your dentist for routine professional cleanings and checkups. When gum disease is caught in its early stages, your dentist can treat and even reverse the symptoms. But when it\u2019s left to progress, it becomes incurable. Which is why it\u2019s so important for your professional to intervene as soon as possible and keep an eye out for any symptoms.<\/p>\n<p>With gum disease being one of the most common oral health problems in the United States, it\u2019s even more important to ward it off and protect yourself from the consequences. Being a healthy person means more than just exercising and eating a nutritious diet\u2014it also means protecting yourself from gum disease.<\/p>\n<p><strong>About the Practice<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>At Cranbrook Dental Care, we offer the services of four highly trained dentists who have attended some of the most prestigious institutions. With their combined knowledge and experience spanning a variety of specialized services, they\u2019re able to provide their patients with comprehensive care. They focus on giving each patient individualized, reliable, and trustworthy treatment. For questions or to schedule a routine checkup and cleaning, visit our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cranbrookdentalcare.com\/contact-us.html\">website<\/a> or contact 248-647-5434.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Gum disease is more common than you may think;\u00a0in fact, this bacterial infection impacts one out of every two adults in America. It has also been the main\u00a0reason for tooth loss in adults. Recent research has uncovered that this oral disease can actually\u00a0cause various diseases and illnesses found throughout the body when it\u2019s left untreated. [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v22.6 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>Gum Disease | Dentist In Bloomfield Hills | Irritated Gums<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Knowing the facts about gum disease can help you take care of your overall wellbeing. 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