Relationship Between Healthy Teeth and Overall Medical Health
November 7th, 2007 | by David Reiner, M.D. |
Oral conditions such as gingivitis and chronic periodontitis(gum disease) are found throughout the world and are the most common bacterial infections affecting us. The cause of this inflammatory condition is the bacteria present in our mouths that forms dental plaque. In recent years the association between this periodontal infectious process and conditions such as heart disease, stroke and a higher risk of preterm low birth-weight pregnancies has become more clear.
Multiple studies have shown that for increasing levels of severity of this gum disease, one’s risk of heart disease, stroke and preterm low birthrate pregnancies increases. Similarly, it is now being recognized that an association also exists between gum disease and the severity of chronic diseases such as diabetes, respiratory(lung) disease and osteoporosis. Despite these correlations between gum disease and chronic illness, the mechanism for this relationship remains unknown. A common theory is that gum disease stimulates our immune system, which revs up the inflammatory process in our blood stream. What this means is that the production of antibodies and chemical mediators in our blood stream increases in response to this process.
From this information it is increasingly recognized that the severity of gum disease is a significant risk factor for systemic diseases, most notably heart disease and stroke. This suggests that the control of periodontal disease may be a significant factor in the prevention and management of these systemic conditions.
Reference: Clinical Microbiology and Infection 2007 Oct;13 Suppl 4:3-10.
Tags: chronic illness, dental plaque, gum disease, heart disease, inflammatory mediators, periodontal infection
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