{"id":293,"date":"2023-09-08T09:51:00","date_gmt":"2023-09-08T09:51:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.huntingtonbeachperiodontics.com\/blog\/?p=293"},"modified":"2023-11-01T09:51:33","modified_gmt":"2023-11-01T09:51:33","slug":"3-things-you-may-not-have-known-about-gum-disease","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.huntingtonbeachperiodontics.com\/blog\/2023\/09\/08\/3-things-you-may-not-have-known-about-gum-disease\/","title":{"rendered":"3 Things You May Not Have Known About Gum Disease"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignleft size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" src=\"https:\/\/www.huntingtonbeachperiodontics.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/AdobeStock_6405793771.jpeg\" alt=\"Closeup of someone\u2019s inflamed gums\" class=\"wp-image-294\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>When talking about oral health, dentists often run into people who consider it tedious. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.huntingtonbeachperiodontics.com\/periodontal-therapy.html\">Gum disease<\/a> is a good example\u2014many people\u2019s eyes start to glaze over if you even begin to discuss the subject.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, periodontal illness is actually remarkably complex. There are entire fields of study devoted to fully understanding it and its ramifications. There\u2019s also a lot about this very common condition that people do not know, but really ought to. Here are just some examples.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Gum Disease is Remarkably Common<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The nature of gum disease is that it comes on slow, which means that many people who are afflicted with the condition don\u2019t even know that they have it. As a consequence, people often underestimate the prevalence of the condition.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Around 50% of adults have gum disease, and that number only gets higher as the test sample gets older. Giving its startling commonality, it\u2019s important for people of any age to be considerate of how well they\u2019re taking care of their gums.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Gum Disease is Connected to Many Different Issues<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>It can be easy to think about the mouth as being disconnected from the rest of the body, but there are quite a few instances where oral problems can manifest broader health issues.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For example, gum disease has been demonstrated to cause the blood sugar to spike, which could put you at risk for diabetes. It\u2019s also been tied to an increase chance of cardiovascular illness, like heart disease. The reasons for these connections are complicated, and understanding the complex relationship between bacteria in the mouth and other parts of the body is part of why dentists study gum disease so intensely.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Gum Disease Isn\u2019t Usually Treated with Antibiotics<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Gum disease is causes by an excess of bacteria in the mouth, which naturally suggests that antibiotics are the core treatment for it. While they\u2019re used occasionally, the first-line treatment for the condition is much simpler\u2014deep cleaning. By clearing out plaque and tartar deposits, your dentist can substantially reduce gum disease\u2019s impact on your body. Good news for people who aren\u2019t the biggest fan of taking antibiotics, but who\u2019d still like to get their oral health into shape.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">About the Author<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Dr. Justin Braga has spent the last 15 years honing his skills as a clinician, and he is deeply proud both of his skills and the relationships he\u2019s been able to form with his patients. The work of a periodontist is enormously rewarding for him, and he loves being able to help someone actually \u201cgrow\u201d back bone and soft tissue. Dr. Braga received his Doctor of Dental Surgery at the University of the Pacific in San Francisco and specialized in periodontics at the University of Southern California, where he is presently a Clinical Associate Professor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have any questions about gum disease, he can be reached at his <a href=\"https:\/\/www.huntingtonbeachperiodontics.com\/contact.html\">website<\/a> or by phone at (714) 587-9094.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>When talking about oral health, dentists often run into people who consider it tedious. Gum disease is a good example\u2014many people\u2019s eyes start to glaze over if you even begin to discuss the subject. However, periodontal illness is actually remarkably complex. There are entire fields of study devoted to fully understanding it and its ramifications. 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