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22ndCenturyMedia.com active aging<br />
22nd century media | October 11, 2018 | 11<br />
Oral-systemic<br />
medicine: The new<br />
standard in healthcare<br />
Research suggests that<br />
as many as three out of<br />
four Americans show<br />
signs of mild periodontal<br />
disease while 30 percent<br />
show signs of chronic<br />
periodontitis. So, why are<br />
these findings so shocking?<br />
Studies point to the<br />
damaging triggers behind<br />
these very serious infections<br />
as being the same as<br />
those behind cardiovascular<br />
disease, stroke, diabetes,<br />
rheumatoid arthritis<br />
and even Alzheimer’s. In<br />
fact, evidence indicates<br />
that up to 50 percent of<br />
heart attacks are triggered<br />
by oral pathogens, and<br />
more than six oral bacteria<br />
appear to be linked to Alzheimer’s.<br />
“Understanding the<br />
science behind the emergence<br />
of oral and overall<br />
systemic health has quickly<br />
become mainstream in<br />
dentistry,” said Dr. Laniel<br />
Razdolsky, of Lake Forest<br />
Dental Associates. “Many<br />
health disciplines are coming<br />
together for developmental<br />
research and study<br />
to see just how great the<br />
impacts are.”<br />
As a result, oral pathogens<br />
are being explored<br />
as the potential origin for<br />
many serious health issues<br />
including pulmonary<br />
infection and even pneumonia.<br />
What’s more, periodontal<br />
disease is now being<br />
studied as a complex<br />
oral and systemic disease<br />
that carries as big a risk<br />
as high blood pressure for<br />
strokes. Periodontal disease<br />
can even be viewed as<br />
a marker of subclinical organ<br />
damage. If addressed<br />
by coordinated teams of<br />
both dental and medical<br />
professionals, however,<br />
we can slow or even reverse<br />
the progression of<br />
such diseases.<br />
“In some cases, oral<br />
health doesn’t just have direct<br />
implications on one’s<br />
systemic health, it further<br />
impacts quality of life as<br />
we age,” Razdolsky said.<br />
“What we do and, more<br />
importantly, what we don’t<br />
do can have far reaching<br />
consequences.”<br />
To that end, Lake Forest<br />
Dental Associates screens<br />
diabetic patients who may<br />
be at a higher risk for infections<br />
such as gingivitis.<br />
Left untreated, this infection<br />
can lead to periodontitis,<br />
putting the diabetic patient<br />
at an even higher risk<br />
for heart-related issues.<br />
Conversely, research suggests<br />
that good periodontal<br />
hygiene may a have positive<br />
impact on blood sugar<br />
levels.<br />
“While there are many<br />
ongoing studies to help us<br />
better understand the correlation<br />
between oral and<br />
systemic health, we can be<br />
assured there is a new dental<br />
and medical standard<br />
being developed regarding<br />
patient care,” Razdolsky<br />
said. “At our office, we<br />
really get to know our patient’s<br />
full medical history<br />
and encourage them to<br />
take an active part in their<br />
long-term health.”<br />
Submitted by Lake Forest<br />
Dental Associates. For more<br />
information, visit www.lakeforestdentalassociates.com<br />
or<br />
call (847) 234-6440<br />
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