{"id":215,"date":"2020-01-03T13:58:00","date_gmt":"2020-01-03T13:58:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ismiledentalarts.com\/blog\/?p=215"},"modified":"2025-07-02T20:39:13","modified_gmt":"2025-07-02T20:39:13","slug":"3-medical-conditions-that-can-be-prevented-with-dental-checkups","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ismiledentalarts.com\/blog\/3-medical-conditions-that-can-be-prevented-with-dental-checkups\/","title":{"rendered":"3 Medical Conditions That Can Be Warded Off With Dental Checkups"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignright size-medium\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ismiledentalarts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/AdobeStock_207904335__1583243752_11061-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"person standing in their kitchen and crossing their arms\" class=\"wp-image-216\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ismiledentalarts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/AdobeStock_207904335__1583243752_11061-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.ismiledentalarts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/AdobeStock_207904335__1583243752_11061-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.ismiledentalarts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/AdobeStock_207904335__1583243752_11061.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Have you put your routine dental checkup on the bottom of your priority list because you\u2019re not convinced it\u2019s necessary? Recent studies have unveiled the connection between oral health problems like gum disease and serious medical conditions, reaffirming the importance of getting routine preventive care from your dentist. Without <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ismiledentalarts.com\/preventive-dentistry.html\">regular cleanings and checkups<\/a>, your risk of developing gum disease drastically increases, which can jeopardize your overall wellbeing. Read on to learn what medical conditions can easily develop due to gum disease. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Alzheimer\u2019s<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>A <a href=\"https:\/\/advances.sciencemag.org\/content\/5\/1\/eaau3333\" class=\"broken_link\">study<\/a> published\nin a 2019 issue of <em>Science Advances<\/em> found the bacteria <em>Porphyromonas\ngingivalis<\/em>, which is known for causing gum disease, present in Alzheimer\u2019s\npatients\u2019 brains. A common initial symptom of gum disease caused by this\nbacteria is inflammation, and researchers found that Alzheimer\u2019s disease\npatients also exhibited neuroinflammation, which could be a sign that the\ntoxins the cause gum disease were able to travel through their bloodstream to\ntheir brain. While there\u2019s still more research needed to establish a direct correlation\nbetween these two issues, this study highlighted an important connection. Without\nroutine preventive care, your risk of developing gum disease, and in turn\nAlzheimer\u2019s disease, is significantly higher. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Heart Disease <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>In 2014, researchers set out to find the connection between\ngum disease and heart health. After examining a large group of participants who\nsuffered from both conditions, they found that the people who received adequate\ncare for their oral health problem paid 10 to 40 percent less on cardiovascular\ncare costs than people who didn\u2019t treat their gum disease. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Another set of authors that reviewed several articles\nconnecting gum disease and heart issues found that people who have gum disease\nare at a 20 percent higher risk of developing heart disease. This means that\nthey also have a higher chance of having strokes and heart attacks as well. Scientists\nbelieve that this is a result of <em>P. gingivalis<\/em> travelling through the\nbloodstream and into the cardiovascular system, causing main valves to become\ninflamed and blocked. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Respiratory Infections<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Several studies have been conducted linking periodontal\ndisease to an increased risk of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, which is\nan inflammatory lung disease that makes it difficult to breathe. They\u2019ve also\nlinked the same bacteria that causes gum disease to pneumonia, bronchitis, and\nemphysema development. There are also several overlying factors that can\nincrease your risk of both conditions, such as smoking. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>According to a study conducted by the Centers for Disease\nControl and Prevention, one out of two people in the nation suffers from gum disease.\nThat means that one out of every two people also have an increased risk of\ndeveloping all of the medical conditions listed above. Without the proper\npreventive dental care, your overall wellbeing is at risk. Your dentist is\noften your first line of defense against common oral issues like gum disease,\nwhich is why it\u2019s so important to move your regular dental checkups and cleanings\nto the top of your priority list. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>About the Author<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Dr. Wael Kassem is passionate about providing each of his\npatients with high-quality dental care that improves their overall wellbeing.\nHe has received advanced intensive training and is constantly pursuing additional\neducation courses to stay up-to-date with the latest research and treatments in\nthe dental world. He\u2019s also an active member of several professional\norganizations, including the American Dental Association and the Academy of General\nDentistry. For questions or to schedule a checkup and cleaning, visit iSmile\nDental Arts\u2019 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ismiledentalarts.com\/contact.html\">website<\/a>\nor call 856-818-9998.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Have you put your routine dental checkup on the bottom of your priority list because you\u2019re not convinced it\u2019s necessary? Recent studies have unveiled the connection between oral health problems like gum disease and serious medical conditions, reaffirming the importance of getting routine preventive care from your dentist. 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