{"id":439,"date":"2019-05-31T15:13:02","date_gmt":"2019-05-31T15:13:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.betteryoursmile.com\/blog\/?p=439"},"modified":"2019-05-31T15:13:03","modified_gmt":"2019-05-31T15:13:03","slug":"gum-disease-therapy-in-aurora","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.betteryoursmile.com\/blog\/gum-disease-therapy-in-aurora\/","title":{"rendered":"Gum Disease Therapy in Aurora May Help Reduce Risk of Stroke"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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May is National Stroke Awareness Month, making it the perfect\ntime to learn about the risk factors for this potentially life-threatening\ncondition. One possible factor could be inside your mouth: your gums. More and\nmore, studies are showing a connection between gum disease and more serious overall\nhealth problems; learn more about this surprising link and why gum disease\ntherapy in Aurora<\/a> may be good for your entire body.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

What is Gum Disease?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

When the bacteria found in plaque in tartar infect the gums,\nthe condition is called gum disease (or periodontal disease). The earliest\nphase is gingivitis, which is characterized by redness, swelling, and bleeding\ngums. If it\u2019s not treated in the early stages, it can become periodontitis, a\nmuch more severe infection that can lead to tooth loss.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How is Gum Disease Connected to Stroke?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

According to Harvard Medical School, patients with gum\ndisease are two or three times as likely to suffer a stroke. While a\ncause-and-effect relationship hasn\u2019t been fully determined, many researchers suspect\nthat it could be due to bacteria entering the bloodstream via the gums and\ncausing inflammation in various areas. This can contribute to blockage of important\nblood vessels leading to the brain; when the blood supply is cut off, a stroke\ncan occur.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It should be noted that there are some conditions or\nlifestyles that can simultaneously increase your risk of gum disease and\nstroke; smoking and diabetes are two examples. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Can Gum Disease Affect My Health in Other Ways?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Stroke isn\u2019t the only heart-related condition that has been\nlinked to infected gums; endocarditis (an infection of the inner lining of the\nheart) and heart attacks have a similar connection.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Severe gum disease may lead to problems in other parts of\nthe body as well. For example, inhaling oral bacteria into the lower respiratory\ntract can lead to a lung infection. Additionally, if gum disease eventually\nforms an abscess (pocket of infected pus), it can spread and cause\nlife-threatening issues.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How Can I Protect Myself from Gum Disease?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Fortunately, gum disease can be prevented through good oral\nhygiene. Always remember to brush twice a day with a soft-bristled toothbrush\nand fluoride toothpaste and be sure to floss between every tooth. Biannual\nvisits to your dentist in Aurora can help clean areas you can\u2019t easily reach on\nyour own.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you do contract gum disease, make a dental appointment as\nsoon as possible. The condition can be more easily dealt with when it\u2019s in the\ngingivitis stage, but more aggressive treatments are available for severe infections.\nProtect your health by keeping your gums healthy!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

About the Practice<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

At D\u2019Amico and Mauck, DDS, Drs. Matt Mauck and Andrew Ricki employ\nyears of real-world experience to provide quality care in all aspects of\ndentistry. Dr. Mauck has won an award from the Academy of General Dentistry,\nand Dr. Ricci has had advanced training in oral surgery and complex restorative\ntreatments. To make an appointment for gum disease treatment, visit their website<\/a> or call (303)\n745-1400. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

May is National Stroke Awareness Month, making it the perfect time to learn about the risk factors for this potentially life-threatening condition. One possible factor could be inside your mouth: your gums. More and more, studies are showing a connection between gum disease and more serious overall health problems; learn more about this surprising link […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-439","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-uncategorized"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.betteryoursmile.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/439","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.betteryoursmile.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.betteryoursmile.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.betteryoursmile.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.betteryoursmile.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=439"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/www.betteryoursmile.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/439\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":441,"href":"https:\/\/www.betteryoursmile.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/439\/revisions\/441"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.betteryoursmile.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=439"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.betteryoursmile.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=439"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.betteryoursmile.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=439"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}