An Inside Look at Gum Disease

AN INSIDE LOOK AT GUM DISEASE FAST FACTS 50% THAT'S ABOUT OF AMERICANS 64.7 MILLION OVER 30 PEOPLE have periodontitis 50% 4-12% OF THESE CASES OF AMERICAN are caused by cigarette smoking adults have advanced gum disease SIGNS OF GUM DISEASE Sores inside the mouth Loose teeth Receding gums Chronic bad breath Red, tender gums STAGES OF GUM DISEASE 1 GINGIVITIS Inflamed gums become red and swollen Brushing teeth may cause bleeding PERIODONTITIS Gums pull away from the teeth Pockets form under the gum line, trapping food and plaque ADVANCED PERIODONTITIS Bone that supports the teeth is destroyed Can lead to shifting, loose teeth, and tooth loss GUM DISEASE AND OVERALL HEALTH DIABETES HEART DISEASE PREGNANCY People with diabetes are more likely to develop gum disease Gum disease increases the risk of heart disease 50-70% of pregnant women develop gingivitis Severe periodontal disease increases blood sugar Gum disease can make existing heart conditions worse Bacteria from bleeding gums could affect fetal health Gum disease increases the risk of diabetic complications The association may be linked to inflammation Women with chronic gum disease are 4-7 times more likely to have premature, underweight babies INFOGRAPHIC PROVIDED BY TE A Periodontics, LTD. Periodontics Dental Implants Laser Treatment www.periodontisttempe.com Sources: http://www.perio.org/consumer/heart_disease ://www. http://www.nbcnews.com/id/34979552/ns/health-oral_h #.UYglU6Jwrng http://www.colgate.com/app/CP/US/EN/OC/Information/Articles/Oral-and-Dental-Health-Basics/Common- Concerns/Gum- Disease/article/What-are-the-Stages-of-Gum-Disease.cvsp http://www.perio.org/consumer/gum-disease-symptoms.htm http://www.perio.org/newsroom/periodontal-disease-fact-sheet http://www.cdc.gov/chronicdisease/resources/publications/AAG/doh.htm http:// webmd.com/oral-health/pregnancy gingivitietumorthers-qum-disease-linked-infants-death/ tumars AN INSIDE LOOK AT GUM DISEASE FAST FACTS 50% THAT'S ABOUT OF AMERICANS 64.7 MILLION OVER 30 PEOPLE have periodontitis 50% 4-12% OF THESE CASES OF AMERICAN are caused by cigarette smoking adults have advanced gum disease SIGNS OF GUM DISEASE Sores inside the mouth Loose teeth Receding gums Chronic bad breath Red, tender gums STAGES OF GUM DISEASE 1 GINGIVITIS Inflamed gums become red and swollen Brushing teeth may cause bleeding PERIODONTITIS Gums pull away from the teeth Pockets form under the gum line, trapping food and plaque ADVANCED PERIODONTITIS Bone that supports the teeth is destroyed Can lead to shifting, loose teeth, and tooth loss GUM DISEASE AND OVERALL HEALTH DIABETES HEART DISEASE PREGNANCY People with diabetes are more likely to develop gum disease Gum disease increases the risk of heart disease 50-70% of pregnant women develop gingivitis Severe periodontal disease increases blood sugar Gum disease can make existing heart conditions worse Bacteria from bleeding gums could affect fetal health Gum disease increases the risk of diabetic complications The association may be linked to inflammation Women with chronic gum disease are 4-7 times more likely to have premature, underweight babies INFOGRAPHIC PROVIDED BY TE A Periodontics, LTD. Periodontics Dental Implants Laser Treatment www.periodontisttempe.com Sources: http://www.perio.org/consumer/heart_disease ://www. http://www.nbcnews.com/id/34979552/ns/health-oral_h #.UYglU6Jwrng http://www.colgate.com/app/CP/US/EN/OC/Information/Articles/Oral-and-Dental-Health-Basics/Common- Concerns/Gum- Disease/article/What-are-the-Stages-of-Gum-Disease.cvsp http://www.perio.org/consumer/gum-disease-symptoms.htm http://www.perio.org/newsroom/periodontal-disease-fact-sheet http://www.cdc.gov/chronicdisease/resources/publications/AAG/doh.htm http:// webmd.com/oral-health/pregnancy gingivitietumorthers-qum-disease-linked-infants-death/ tumars