Unfortunately most people don’t even know that they have periodontal (gum) disease. It isn’t until it is too late when their teeth start getting loose that they want to do something about it and many times it is too late and they have to have their teeth removed or need extensive treatment. In fact, with recent research linking the risk of heart disease, diabetes, stroke and low birth weight babies with periodontal disease and bleeding gums it is critical to have your mouth assessed for this infective disease. The bacteria in the gums leach out in the blood stream requiring the body’s immune system to constantly fight off these invaders.

For more information on Periodontal Disease / Gum Disease please read my article at:

http://www.thegentledentist.com/blog/2010/08/20/periodontal-disease-treatment-and-diagnosis-in-shelby-township-michigan/

Dr. Robert Antolak – The Gentle Dentist
Shelby Township, Michigan