Dr. Kanani, Woodland Hills Dentist: Gum Disease and Gingivitis Can Point To Bigger Health Issues
Los Angeles, California (PRWEB) July 18, 2013 -- Many dental patients may think that regular cleanings do nothing more than pay the dentist's business bills. According to a June 17, 2013 article by The Daily Express, a British publication, the mouth can be a communication tool for bodily ailments: “What Are Your Teeth Telling You About the State of Your Body?” (express.co.uk/life-style/health/408260/What-are-your-teeth-telling-you-about-the-state-of-your-body). The mouth doesn't operate separately from the rest of the body, agrees Dr. Kaveh Kanani of Woodland Hills Dental Spa, and regular checkups can prevent more than just tooth erosion leading to cavities and dental implant cost s.
People often underestimate the message of bleeding gums, says The Daily Express, and the dentist in Woodland Hills agrees. Chronic inflammation has been linked to various debilitating ailments such as Alzheimer's disease, heart disease, diabetes, and certain types of cancer. C-reactive protein (CRP) acts as a signpost to inflammation when found at certain levels in the blood, just as gum disease can often be found when there is chronic bleeding after brushing or flossing. Treating the gum disease can also lower CRP levels, which can reduce inflammation leading to strokes or diabetes.
Lack of vitamins can also show up in seemingly minor problems, says the Daily Express, such as tongue soreness or canker sores. Oral thrush, a fungal condition which the Mayo Clinic says causes “white lesions” on the tongue or insides of the cheek, can be a clear warning sign that the body needs more folic acid, iron, or B12. Woodland Hills dentist Dr. Kanani adds that the cost of dental implants after ignoring these signs would outweigh many cleanings, and the chance for early treatment can save on many more medical bills.
Diabetes is a hot topic related to weight loss, but some people may not know that oral inflammation can actually affect insulin levels. The Daily Express indicated that inflammation can cause a chain reaction of issues for diabetics, because of the effect on the insulin-creating pancreas, and therefore the body's ability to regulate appropriate levels of blood sugar. Also, some of what swishes around in the mouth is not saliva, but “gingival crevicular fluid”. High blood sugar can cause another chain reaction of inflammation issues, when bacteria feeds on extra sugars released into that fluid, and bacteria causes more gum disease.
Dental care is about more than just adding in fake teeth to cover the gaps, says Dr. Kanani. Dental implants are often an indication that a condition has carried on far too long, so if the root cause is not treated, it can lead to more dental implants cost s, and then more. Cleanings and oral cancer examinations can be just as helpful as annual physicals in finding out whether or not there are chronic issues that need deeper treatment.
A biology degree at California State University was a stepping stone for Dr. Kaveh Kanani's doctorate from New York University. After that, Dr. Kanani completed a series of Maxi courses, some of which require a 10 month commitment, at the American Academy of Implant Dentistry (AAID), which gave him an implantology certificate. Dr. Kanani later became an associate of southern California facilities, such as Gardena's South Bay Dental, and is still part of the Woodland Hills Chamber of Commerce. Browse online at woodlandhillsdentalspa.com or call (818) 962-1141 to find out more about monthly specials on dental sedation or dental implants.
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