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Tissue Therapy
Healthy teeth and gums can make a difference in your life.
When you keep your teeth and gums healthy, life is more enjoyable for you with a greater variety of food in your diet, a more attractive smile and a healthier outlook. Sadly, however, gum disease is present in almost 50% of teens and 75% of adults over 35. The contributing factors are:
- Diet (sugar and starch)
- Poor oral hygiene
- Stress
- Smoking
he consequences of ignoring the warning signs can be severe.
If left untreated, gum disease can:
- Affect the weight of newborn children
- Contribute to heart disease and stroke
- Limit the effectiveness of insulin for diabetics
- Lead to osteoporosis, diabetes or bacterial respiratory infections
Gingivitis is the first stage of periodontal disease.
During the first stage, gingivitis appears in these familiar symptoms:
- plaque forms on the teeth
- Gums become red and swollen, and bleed easily
- Plaque hardens overnight to form calculus
- Gingivitis is reversible with proper hygiene treatment
Periodontitis is the more dangerous progression of the disease.
If gingivitis remains untreated, it can advance to periodontitis. Periodontitis leads to irreversible damage to the gums and bone around the roots or the teeth as well as other far-reaching health problems. It can start in the following ways:
- Plaque spreads and grows below the gum line
- Plaque bacteria produces toxins, which irritate and inflame the gums
- Bacteria enters the blood stream, endangering vessels, organs, fetus
- Tissue and bone that support the teeth
Tissue Therapy is not a basic 6-month cleaning.
Tissue therapy is a treatment regime to help you resolve a chronic, potentially life-threatening disease. Treatment timelines depend on the extent of your disease and healing response, and can involve any or all of the following:
- Scaling
- Root planning
- Ultrasonic therapy
- Laser therapy
- Chemical therapy to speed healing
- Surgical treatment (rarely)
Contact us for your tissue therapy evaluation.
Tissue Therapy FAQ
What are the warning signs of periodontal disease?
Although early signs used to be bleeding gums, bad breath and loose teeth, we now know that the danger to your health begins much sooner and only your dental hygiene team can determine the signs.
Can periodontal disease be cured?
Periodontal disease is a chronic bacterial infection for which there is no cure. It can only be managed, which means the prevention of some of the more serious dangers, such as heart disease, stroke, respiratory disease and low birth weights.
How can periodontal disease affect my heart?
When bacteria from your gums enters the blood stream, it can greatly affect your heart's blood vessels. The bacteria attaches to fatty plaques in the coronary arteries, which can lead to inflammation and blockage. People with periodontal disease are almost twice as likely to suffer from coronary artery disease, and periodontal disease can make existing heart conditions worse.
How can periodontal disease affect my lungs?
Bacteria found in your throat and mouth can be drawn into your lower respiratory tract and cause infections. As well, bacteria growing in the oral cavity can be breathed into your lung and lead to respiratory diseases (such as pneumonia), especially in people with periodontal disease.
How can periodontal disease affect the weight of newborns?
Pregnant women who have periodontal disease may be up to seven times more likely to have a baby that is born too early and too small. The likely reason is that periodontal disease triggers increased levels of the biological fluid that induce labor.
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Desert Mountain Dentistry
4365 E Pecos Road Suite # 132
Gilbert, AZ 85295
Tel: 480-988-5700
Fax: 480-988-5715
