There is a 70% chance that you have an infection that is eating away at your body right now as your read this article. Not only that but this infection is increasing your chances of having a heart attack or stroke. It also can be responsible for increased risk of premature birth, erectile dysfunction and may vastly increase your risk for Alzheimer’s disease.
The infection is located in your mouth and it’s called periodontal disease. As I said, it is present in around 70% of American adults.
Most people who are suffering with this disease are unaware of its presence.
Some signs of periodontal disease that you may notice in yourself or your loved ones are:
Bad breath
Gums that bleed when your brush or floss
Teeth drifting and gaps opening up
Teeth getting loose
Abscessed teeth
Maybe you are aware of some of these symptoms in yourself, but be warned, there may be no symptoms that you personally recognize. You don’t have to have severe disease to be at risk of dire consequences. I have seen may people who have waited for weeks or years before they come in to find out about dental problems they knew they had.
It is always sad for me when people put off coming in until it hurts. Most often, they could have prevented problems, or stopped problems easily and inexpensively, but since they waited, things got worse and became painful.
In the case of periodontal disease, waiting can lead to the loss of your teeth, or even worse.
Now, this is not just my opinion. It’s widely known in scientific circles that periodontal disease is responsible for an increase in inflammatory factors in the body. These factors are thought to be primary causes of the blood clots that break loose and cause heart attacks and strokes.
There is no way you want any of this to happen to you, Right?
This is where Esther comes in. She is a dental hygienist. Dental Hygienists don’t just “clean teeth”.
They are on the front line of the attack on periodontal disease. They not only provide treatment to help stop the infection, and get you healthy, but consult with you about what tools and strategies you need to stay healthy.
Now I know that many people are worried about visiting a dental office. They are afraid, afraid of the cost, of being hurt or embarrassed.
At the Dental Cosmetic Center-Bay Area, we can help you overcome these fears. We go out of our way to make you feel welcome and at home. We help you remain comfortable during whatever treatment you choose. You should know that treatment is your choice, just as choosing us to help you is your choice.
Our patients report that we are kind and gentle. We know because we have asked them.
Now let’s talk about money. We have a person whose job is dedicated to helping you with your insurance and making comfortable financial arrangements, whether or not you have insurance. We even have payment plans available if you should need one.
In any event, I assure you that getting your mouth healthy doesn’t cost as much as a hospital stay and rehab for a heart attack or stroke.
Don’t wait, See your dentist today and find out if you are one of the 70% who are at risk not only of losing their teeth, but also of the dire health consequences of periodontal disease.
