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Research Findings Scientific analysis and recent research have revealed gum disease may represent a far more serious threat to our health then most people realize. It has been established that chronic inflammation, resulting from periodontal disease is responsible for 70 percent of all adult tooth losses and effects 75 percent of people at some point in their lives. That’s serious enough, yet recent research has shown that gum disease can be an even bigger threat. Studies have found that periodontal (gum) infection may contribute to the development of heart disease, which is the nations number one cause of death. The association between chronic oral infections extends to diabetes, lung disease, stroke and even pregnancy issues. Periodontitis can develop in as short as three months time and a routine hygiene appointment or cleaning will not effectively treat this disease. Links: U.S. Surgeon General’s Report, Oral Health in America. American Academy of Periodontology Womenshealth.gov, The Federal Government Source for Women’s Health Information
Periodontal disease is an infectious and inflammatory disease which destroys the gum Soft Tissue Management Therapy A thorough assessment of your gum health is made in the Initial Therapeutic Visit to determine if gum disease is present and how far it may have progressed.  |
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Herbert Mills • Lincoln Healthcare Pavilion • 275 N. Hwy.
16 • Ste. 204-B • Denver, NC 28037 • 704.483.9797