Hello! This is Chris Swicord DMD your local Dentist, located in Homewood at Smile Craft Cosmetic and Family Dentistry!
Halloween is coming up, one of my favorite Holidays! I love some cheesy 80’s horror movie classics. But, there are some things out there scarier than vampires, ghouls and goblins… Something that sounds like it even comes out of a SciFi movie!
Have you heard of Periodontitis? This sneaky and hidden oral mouth disease affects almost 1 out of 2 people you see every day! Bacteria can team up together and penetrate deep into your gums, damaging the bone and connective tissues around your teeth. This can lead to tooth loss, or worse… And for most, this disease is painlessly, unknowingly damaging your body.
Believe it or not, the bacteria that cause periodontitis have been found in the brains of victims with Alzheimer’s, it can damage the heart, and can make diabetes worse! Untreated periodontitis can even have a negative impact on pregnancies!
You read that right. The bacteria that infect your mouth, can actually infect your brain, heart, and cause many other issues… Sounds like a villain from a SciFi movie right??
Fortunately, its easy to detect and easy to treat when you catch it early! Screening with perio probing and x-rays can detect this disease before it does serious damage. For individuals that do have it, don’t worry. Deep cleanings can cure most people. Other more severe cases should see a Periodontist.
If you have any questions please reach out! (205) 637-6018. We at Smile Craft would be happy to evaluate anyone and help you get healthy again!
Happy Halloween!
