Ottawa, Veneers Provider Discusses Gum Disease and Its Impact on the Heart

Jan. 5, 2012 - PRLog -- OTTAWA, ONTARIO - For years, dentists have focused on the importance of brushing and flossing daily, but now new research is available that backs them up and patients need to take heed.

American Heart Health Month is celebrated for the entire month of February, so Dr. Pamela Li, a cosmetic dentist, is taking the opportunity to showcase heart disease and its affect on people. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States.

"Some studies suggest that there are more bacteria in the mouth than there are people on the earth said Ottawa  veneers provider Li. "The mouth is the gateway to the rest of the body, and while most bacteria is safe, neglecting proper oral health care can cause the harmful bacteria to grow and spread."

Heart disease, respiratory disease, diabetes and premature or low weight babies can all be a result of gum disease. Gum disease is an inflammation of the gums that affects the bone supporting the teeth. If plaque is not removed through daily brushing it will harden into tartar and infect the gums.

Plaque can travel from the mouth to the blood stream and attach to fatty deposits in the arteries, which can form clots. There is also a relationship between gum disease and the risk of stroke based on the number of teeth a person has in their mouth. Lastly, people with gum disease are twice as likely to suffer from heart disease than those without periodontal disease.

"These studies merely point to a relationship, not their exact correlation," the downtown dentist  (http://www.drpamelali.com/contact.php) said. "What has been proven is that gum disease is a continuous infection that increases the inflammatory response in the body and raises the C-reactive protein, which is an indication of cardiac disease."

Take these studies to heart, the dental veneers (http://www.drpamelali.com/cosmetic-dentists-ottawa.php) expert said. Don’t forget to schedule routine visits to the dentist and general practitioner as they are vital to ones overall health.

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To learn more about orthodontic services or Dr. Pamela Li, visit www.drpamelali.com or call (613) 232-0550.

About Dr. Pamela Li
Headaches Ottawa Dentist (http://www.drpamelali.com/blog/index.php/tag/ottawa-heada...) , dentist Dr. Pamela Li provides an array of dental services that meet your needs all in one convenient location. Dr. Li also treats patients for headaches and TMJ problems.

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Dr. Pamela Li graduated from the University of Western Ontario in 1988 with a BSc in chemistry. She then completed her dental training in 1992 at the University of Toronto. Afterwards.