Studies have indicated that gum disease is linked to diseases such as arthritis and diabetes!
Did you know that Roman-era skulls show less gum disease than modern British people? Did you know that due to the rise in things like smoking and diabetes, gum disease is rife in the UK?
According to statistics from the Dental Health Foundation, in Britain today, 15-30% of adults have chronic gum disease, yet scientists from King’s College London say that only 5% of the Roman skulls recently found in Dorset, England had similar problems. Scary!
Gum disease, also known as periodontitis, is caused by inflammation, often as a response to a build-up of plaque on the teeth and it can cause the loss of bone supporting the teeth, and can lead to tooth loss if you don’t look after them properly and visit a dentist.
What is gum disease and how can it be prevented?
Gum disease is the swelling, soreness or infection of the tissues supporting the teeth and there are two main types of gum disease: ‘gingivitis’ and ‘periodontal disease’.
Long-standing gingivitis can turn into periodontal disease and as it worsens the bone fixing the teeth to the jaw is lost, making the teeth loose. If this is not treated, the teeth may eventually fall out.
And remember, Periodontitis, or gum disease, is a condition that is linked to a large number of non-communicable diseases including arthritis, diabetes and possibly, heart attacks.
“In diabetes, for example, it has been proved that gum disease reduces the body’s sensitivity to endogenous insulin (insulin produced by the body). Treating periodontitis has been shown to reduce the blood sugar levels in patients,” explains Dr. Ewan Bramley.
“Preventing and curing gum disease is simple. All it takes is regular brushing, flossing and annual visits to the dentist.”
How can a dentist prevent gum disease in Newcastle?
The risk of tooth loss is just one reason that people with periodontal disease should seek treatment from a dentist in Newcastle as soon as they can.
We encourage our patients to take the precaution of protecting their periodontal health to eliminate other unnecessary health risks and if you notice these symptoms, you should visit a leading dentist in Newcastle, promptly to determine whether periodontal disease treatment is needed.
Ewan Bramley Dental Care will give you a thorough check-up of your teeth and gums and we’ll be able to tell pretty quickly if there is any sign of periodontal disease.
Once we’ve done the examination, we will make an assessment to see what treatment, if any is needed.
You can schedule an appointment today by submitting your info here or call 0191 259 6506 and one of our friendly and experienced team will be able to help.
