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Periodontal Information

Precursors to Gum Disease:

• Smoking
• Genetics
• Pregnancy and Puberty
• Stress
• Medications (ex. Oral contraceptives, antidepressants)
• Grinding and Clenching
• Diabetes
• Poor Nutrition
• Other Systemic Diseases (ex. Cardiovascular disease)

Evidence is now mounting that suggests having periodontal disease may increase your risk for heart disease....

Risks for Heart Disease

• Smoking
• Being overweight
• High cholesterol
• High blood pressure

Bacteria associated with periodontal disease can enter the blood stream and create new infections, research suggests that this may:

• Contribute to the development of heart disease
• Increased risk of stroke
• Increase a woman's risk of having preterm, low birth weight baby
• Pose a serious threat to those already suffering from diabetes, respiratory diseases, or osteoporosis

Treatment for Periodontal Disease

• Non-Surgical Therapy
• Regular Prescribe Hygiene Care
• Periodontal Surgery
• Pocket Reduction Procedures
• Regenerative Procedures
• Crown Lengthening
• Soft Tissue Grafts

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Please visit the following links for more information...

• American Academy of Periodontology
• Canadian Diabetes Association
• Heart and Stroke Foundation
• World Health Organization
• Health Canada (Tobacco Cessation)