Northwood Dental Supports American Heart Month, Accepts New Patients for Laser Gum Disease Treatment in Clearwater, FL
Clearwater, FL (PRWEB) February 28, 2017 -- In honor of American Heart Month, Drs. Jill Hagan, David Wagner, Saravana Karunagaran and Gabrielle Goodman, of Northwood Dental, are raising awareness about the harmful connection between untreated gum disease and heart disease. The American Academy of Periodontology states that periodontal disease may cause existing heart conditions to worsen or increase the risk of developing them. To mitigate these risks, the doctors are now accepting new patients who need treatment for gum disease in Clearwater, FL, with or without referrals.
The connection between gum disease and heart disease is still being studied. However, researchers suggest that the bacteria responsible for gum disease may enter the bloodstream through the gum tissue, causing chronic inflammation and increasing the likelihood of systemic health problems including heart disease and stroke.
The experienced doctors at Northwood Dental encourage patients who notice warning signs of gum disease, such as bleeding gums, gum recession and gum inflammation, to visit them for customized consultations. Among other options, the doctors are proud to offer the cutting-edge LANAP® protocol to treat gum disease in Clearwater, FL. This procedure, which uses a dental laser to remove diseased tissue, minimizes trauma and healthy tissue loss. As a result, patients can expect an expedited recovery, minimal discomfort and a low risk of infections.
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, over 47 percent of American adults over age 30 suffer from gum disease, and its prevalence is even greater among elderly adults. The doctors at Northwood Dental encourage patients to note early warning signs of this disease and seek treatment promptly. To request consultations, patients may call (727) 288-9085 or visit the practice’s website at http://www.clearwater-dentistry.com.
About the Practice
Northwood Dental is a family and cosmetic dental practice offering personalized dental care to patients in Clearwater, FL. Drs. Jill Hagan, David Wagner, Saravana Karunagaran and Gabrielle Goodman offer a variety of experienced dental services including laser dentistry, dental implants, Invisalign®, periodontal treatments, sleep apnea and preventative dentistry. The Northwood Dental team strives to offer the latest techniques in dentistry utilizing the most advanced technology in order to offer patients leading care they can depend on. To learn more about Northwood Dental or Drs. Hagan, Wagner, Karunagaran or Goodman, please visit their website at http://www.clearwater-dentistry.com or call (727) 288-9085 to schedule an appointment.
Carly Richwagen, Progressive Dental Marketing, http://www.progressivedentalmarketing.com, +1 (727) 286-6211 Ext: 0, [email protected]
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