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The Mouth Body Connection

If your dentist has diagnosed you with periodontal disease, request that he or she refer you to a board certified (Diplomate) specialist in periodontics (gum disease) to help control the disease and save your teeth. Gum Disease can kill more than a smile. For more information, please visit www.perio.org/consumer.

Osteoporosis	Researchers have suggested that there is a link between osteoporosis and bone loss in the jaw. Studies suggest that osteoporosis may lead to tooth loss because the density of the bone that supports the teeth may be decreased, which means the teeth no longer have a solid foundation.
Heart Disease and Stroke	Recent studies have shown that people with periodontal disease are 2.7 times more likely to suffer a heart attack.
Pregnancy Problems	Pregnant women with periodontal disease may be seven times more likely to have a baby that is born too early and too small.
Diabetes	People with diabetes are more likely to have peridontal disease than people without diabetes, probably because diabetics are more susceptible to contracting infections. Periodontal disease may make it more difficult for people who have diabetes to control their blood sugar.
Respiratory Diseases	Bacterial respiratory infections are thought to be acquired through aspiration (inhaling) of fine droplets from the mouth and throat into the lungs. These droplets contain germs that can breed and multiply within the lungs to cause damage.