What is the relationship between periodontal disease and systemic disease?
In the last several years, dental literature has contained a number of references to the possible links between various systemic disease conditions and poor dental health, especially periodontal (gum) disease. Poor dental health results in an enormous amount of bacteria that can enter our blood stream and effect distant organs. The literature suggests links to diabetes and heart disease. Preventive dentistry, including routine dental hygiene visits on a 3 to 6 month basis, is your best way of minimizing periodontal disease and its interactions with other systemic disorders like diabetes and heart disease. EMA – Oral health is part of overall health.
