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Cheltenham Women: Do You Have A “Silent Disease” Working Inside Your Mouth? Destroying Your Teeth, Increasing Risk of Heart Disease?
What You May Not Know Is…
We refer to gum disease as “The Silent Disease” because you may feel no pain, and therefore not even realise that it is at work attacking your teeth and gums. Gum disease if also linking to other medical problems as revealed below…
If you leave this untreated it can deprive you of ‘Your Smile for Life’, and can affect other parts of the body. A number of research studies have associated gum disease with other diseases such as diabetes, cardiovascular disease and rheumatoid arthritis.
You know that as a woman your health needs are unique and at specific times in your life, you need to take extra care of yourself. Times when you mature and change, for example, puberty or menopause, and times when you have special health needs, such as menstruation or pregnancy.
But did you realise that your dental health needs also change at these times?
A study published in the January 1999 issue of the Journal of Periodontology reports that,
- At least 23 percent of women ages 30 to 54 have periodontitis (an advanced state of periodontal disease in which there is active destruction of the periodontal supporting tissues).
- And, 44 percent of women ages 55 to 90 who still have their teeth have periodontitis.
- Researchers have found that people with gum disease are almost twice as likely to suffer from coronary artery disease. (www.perio.org)
Because periodontal (gum) disease is often a “silent” disease, many women do not realise they have it until it reaches an advanced state. However, at each stage of your life, you can take steps to protect your overall health.
- New Breakthroughs in dental care specifically for women are now available at Greyholme Dental
- You need a dentist who pays particular attention to “Connecting Your Mouth To Your Body”
Greyholme Dental is ready to help you. Just complete the form below or call us today to find out more about “The Silent Disease” so that you can keep your TEETH FOR LIFE!