Dr. Judd Shenk Raises Awareness of the Link Between Stroke and Gum Disease in Roswell, GA in Honor of Stroke Awareness Month
Atlanta, GA (PRWEB) May 12, 2014 -- In light of stroke awareness month, Dr. Judd Shenk believes that there is no better time to seek laser gum disease treatment in Roswell, GA, as a link between gum disease and stroke has been discovered. The typical warning of this Roswell, GA dentist is that insufficient oral hygiene can lead to periodontal disease; but now this warning has become significantly more serious, as gum disease has been linked to heart disease, an increased risk of stroke, and a myriad of other health concerns.
In the United States, stroke is one of the leading causes of death. Studies have estimated that one American experiences a stroke roughly every 45 seconds. Focusing on ways to reduce their risk of a stroke should be at the forefront of every American’s mind. Some of the ways to reduce stroke risk are to maintain proper oral hygiene and seek timely gum disease treatment. Currently, there are many treatment options available for those suffering with gum disease, but one that has shown to be effective and only minimally invasive is the Laser Assisted New Attachment Procedure (LANAP®). LANAP® offers many unique advantages over traditional gum disease treatment and is quickly becoming the preferred choice of many patients and Roswell, GA dentists.
A recent study out of Harvard University revealed that losing teeth (as seen with severe gum disease) can amplify a person’s risk of experiencing a stroke. According to this study, men who possessed less than 25 teeth had an increased risk of ischemic stroke that measured 57 percent higher than those who had more than 25 teeth. Other studies have revealed that patients suffering with severe gum disease have a risk of stroke that is 4.3 times higher than those with mild to no gum disease.
For patients suffering from gum disease and searching for gum disease treatment with a Roswell, GA dentist, they need look no further than Dr. Judd Shenk. Dr. Shenk believes that proper oral health is something every patient should strive for to help reduce their risk of numerous whole body complications, including stroke and heart disease.
About the Doctor:
Shenk Dental Care is a general practice offering personalized dental care for Atlanta, GA gum disease patients since 1979. Dr. Michael Shenk and his son, Dr. Judd Shenk, are both members of the Academy of General Dentistry, the American Dental Association, the Georgia Dental Association, and the Northwestern District Dental Association. They pride themselves in being a high-tech office, and are continually expanding their dental education. Offering laser gum surgery at the practice since 2004, Dr. Michael Shenk and Dr. Judd Shenk are part of one percent of dental professionals providing the LANAP® FDA cleared laser procedure for gum disease treatment. To learn more about Shenk Dental Care and their dental services, visit their website at http://www.drshenk.com and call (678) 951-8109.
Mary Knellinger, Progressive Dental Marketing, http://www.progressivedentalmarketing.com, +1 (727) 286-6211 Ext: 111, [email protected]
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