What You Don’t Know about Periodontal Disease Could Hurt You
At Kessler Dental, we believe that informed patients make the best decisions about their health. That’s why we’re committed to educating our community about the serious impacts of periodontal disease. Recent research has shown that gum disease isn’t just about oral health—it can affect your entire body, from heart health to diabetes and autoimmune disorders. By sharing the latest findings and resources, we hope to empower you to take proactive steps toward better health and wellness.
We’ve included links to trusted sources, so you can learn more about the connections between gum disease and overall health. Simply click on the links to explore further.
What We Know Today
The Impact of Gum Disease Goes Far Beyond Your Mouth
In 2018, a paradigm shift began when New Guidelines and Treatment Options for Periodontal Disease were announced by the American Academy of Periodontology (AAP) and endorsed by the American Dental Association (ADA) in 2021.
Read More: https://ada.org/resources/ada-library/oral-health-topics/periodontitis
This shift in thinking led to more research/studies on oral health and its relation to whole-body wellness – the bloodstream as a carrier of bacteria from gum disease to other parts of the body, inflammation and its effect on the immune system, periodontitis and its correlation to heart disease and stroke (refer to The MouthBody Connection diagram in the Periodontal Disease brochure).
New Studies Affirm …
Oral Bacteria Contributes to Leaky Gut and Systemic Autoimmune Disorders
There is a direct correlation to oral health, inflammation, and your body’s health and wellness as it relates to systemic autoimmune disorders.
Read More: https://www.rdhmag.com/patient-care/article/14295384/3-connections-every-dental-hygienist-should-know-about-gut-and-oral-health
Oral Infection and Periodontitis Contributes to Cardiovascular Disease
There is a link between periodontal disease and heart attacks/strokes.
Read More: https://www.webmd.com/heart-disease/features/periodontal-disease-heart-health
Gum Disease Leads to Increased Risk of Diabetes
There is evidence that inflammation from gum disease can raise blood sugar levels.
Read More: https://diabetes.org/about-diabetes/complications/oral-gum-disease
Kessler Dental stays up to date on changes in dental guidelines/treatments because we not only care about the health of your gums but we care about The MouthBody Connection to your overall health and wellness.
