Anthem Periodontics and Dental Implants Launches The Whole Body Health Philosophy In Las Vegas As Gum Disease Linked To Other Health Issues
Las Vegas, NV (PRWEB) November 11, 2014 -- Knowing the importance of oral health and its relationship to whole body health, periodontists Dr. Ed DeAndrade and Dr. Jessica Allen of Anthem Periodontics and Dental Implants have launched a whole body health initiative through their periodontic practices in Las Vegas and Henderson, NV. A dental patient is use to hearing the basic instructions of brush after every meal, floss daily and see your dental professional regularly. These instructions make sense coming from your dentist to help you keep your teeth and gums healthy. But now Anthem Periodontics and Dental Implants is bringing a physicians mentality to help understand the importance of maintaining oral health in an effort to keep the rest of the body healthy. Several research studies have suggested a potential association between gum disease and other health issues, including heart disease, stroke and diabetes. As more and more research reinforces the connection between periodontal and systemic health, scientists are beginning to shift their focus to understanding why these connections exist. One theory points to chronic inflammation as the culprit.
From this new found information, Anthem Periodontics and Dental Implants has decided to lead the Las Vegas area dental community by incorporating a whole body health philosophy into their practice. Led by practice advisers specializing in incorporating the whole body health philosophy, Anthem has implemented many important aspects that lead their patients to understand how their oral health affects their entire body. Once the patient better understands their overall health, Anthem is then able to raise awareness and help them make necessary improvements.
Inflammation is the body’s instinctive reaction to fight off infection, guard against injury or shield against irritation. Inflammation is often characterized by swelling, redness, heat and pain around the affected area. While inflammation initially intends to heal the body, over time, chronic inflammation can lead to dysfunction of the infected tissues, and therefore more severe health complications.
According to Jessica Allen DMD, MSD and Ed DeAndrade DDS, periodontal disease is a classic example of an inflammatory disorder. “For many years, dental professionals believed that gum disease was solely the result of a bacterial infection caused by a build-up of plaque between the teeth and under the gums. While plaque accumulation is still a factor in the development and progression of gum disease, researchers now suspect that the more severe symptoms, namely swollen, bleeding gums; recession around the gum line, and loss of the bone that holds the teeth in place, may be caused by the chronic inflammatory response to the bacterial infection, rather than the bacteria itself.”
Scientists hypothesize that this inflammatory response may be the cause behind the periodontal-systemic health link. Many of the diseases associated with periodontal disease are also considered to be systemic inflammatory disorders, including cardiovascular disease, diabetes, rheumatoid arthritis, chronic kidney disease and even certain forms of cancer, suggesting that inflammation itself may be the basis for the connection.
“More research is needed to pinpoint the precise biological mechanisms responsible for the relationship between gum disease and other disease states,” says Dr. Allen. “However, previous findings have indicated that gum disease sufferers are at a higher risk for other diseases, making it more critical than ever to maintain periodontal health in order to achieve overall health.”
Dr. Allen and Dr. DeAndrade recommends comprehensive daily oral care, including regular brushing and flossing, and routine visits to the dentist to avoid gum disease. If gum disease develops, a consultation with a dental professional, such as a periodontist, can lead to effective treatment. A periodontist is a dentist with three years of additional specialized training in the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of gum disease.
For more information on the role of inflammation in oral health, tips on how to prevent or treat gum disease, to find out if you are at risk, or to find a local periodontist, visit periodontics-dentalimplants.com.
About the American Academy of Periodontology
The American Academy of Periodontology (AAP) is the professional organization for periodontists – specialists in the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of diseases affecting the gums and supporting structures of the teeth, and in the placement of dental implants. Periodontists are also dentistry’s experts in the treatment of oral inflammation. They receive three additional years of specialized training following dental school, and periodontics is one of the nine dental specialties recognized by the American Dental Association. The AAP has 8,000 members world-wide.
Dr. Jessica Allen, Anthem Periodontics and Dental Implants Las Vegas, http://periodontics-dentalimplants.com, +1 7025629024, [email protected]
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