Gum Disease

Has it been a while since you have visited your dentist? The information I am about to describe to you may get you in to see him pretty quick. In recent studies, it has been discovered that gum disease in the United States may be a great deal higher than previously estimated. Research published by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the American Academy of Periodontology (AAP) shows that the occurance of gum disease may have been underestimated by about 50 per cent.
You may be wandering, why should I be alarmed by this news and exactly what is periodontal disease. Periodontal disease is chronic inflammation that affects the gums and other structures that support the teeth. It can lead to the loss of teeth if left untreated. Periodontal disease can also be associated with other diseases like diabetes, cardiovascular disease, and rheumatoid arthritis.
The best way to determine if you may have periodontal disease is to have a soft tissue examination performed by your dentist. Here at Suwanee Dental Care we are thorough in our examinations. If the dentist finds that you have periodontal disease as a result of your examination, there is hope. There is treatment that can be done to help fight against gum disease. Some signs that you can look for on your own are bleeding gums when flossing or bad breath. If you feel that you may have periodontal disease, please don't wait any longer. Your life could be depending on it.

Can a simple dental screening save your life?

Did you know that dentists are now performing early detection tests for heart disease and several other serious illnesses?

Recent studies of over a years worth of cases show that 1/5 of patients with periodontal disease who were tested with this FDA approved blood tests by their dental professionals were afterward diagnosed by their physicians with serious illnesses such as; pre-diabetes, diabetes, cancer, heart attack etc.

This is the bottom line, your dentist could save your life with a simple finger prick test!

Because people see their dentist more frequently then their doctor in most cases, dentist play a crucial role in the early detection of these serious conditions.

The most common warning sign of more then twenty serious illnesses is bleeding gums. Some of these conditions include; pre-diabetes, diabetes, cancer and heart disease.

If your gums bleed when you brush or floss you need to ask us about this simple C-Reactive Protein test at your next visit!

Suwanee Dental Care Team