Gingivitis, a mild form of gum disease and typically are painless is one of the most common dental problem among people. Gingivitis and advanced periodontal disease is really an infection that primarily affects the gum tissue (at first) and is caused by anaerobic bacteria (such as S. mutans). This infection becomes more severe when it spreads below the gum line because it produces toxins that can dissolve the supporting bone and gingival tissue that help support your teeth. If periodontal disease treatment is not performed, the teeth will fall out and the bacteria will then spread to other areas of the body-such as your heart. These harmful bacteria that may attach to fatty plaques (responsible for clogging arteries) in the heart. This will further clog the arteries and restrict blood flow making heart attacks more likely. The bacteria may also cause an infection in the heart itself (known as Infective Endocarditis) and add further strain to this organ. That is why superior oral hygiene should be observed beforehand before getting threatened with this disease and it’s not too late.
Posted by announcer on Tuesday, April 1st, 2008
