{"id":158,"date":"2014-02-12T17:30:13","date_gmt":"2014-02-12T17:30:13","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blog.pinerundental.com\/?p=158"},"modified":"2014-01-21T17:34:24","modified_gmt":"2014-01-21T17:34:24","slug":"protect-yourself-from-the-hidden-dangers-of-gum-disease-at-horsham-dental-elements","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.pinerundental.com\/blog\/protect-yourself-from-the-hidden-dangers-of-gum-disease-at-horsham-dental-elements\/","title":{"rendered":"Protect Yourself From the Hidden Dangers of Gum Disease at Horsham Dental Elements"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-family: Arial, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: small;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pinerundental.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/01\/Shutterstock-Tooth-Bacteria.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright size-medium wp-image-159\" style=\"margin: 10px;\" title=\"Shutterstock Tooth Bacteria\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pinerundental.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/01\/Shutterstock-Tooth-Bacteria-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.pinerundental.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/01\/Shutterstock-Tooth-Bacteria-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.pinerundental.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/01\/Shutterstock-Tooth-Bacteria-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.pinerundental.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/01\/Shutterstock-Tooth-Bacteria-1020x1024.jpg 1020w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a>When you think of <\/span><\/span><span style=\"font-family: Arial, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: small;\"><strong>periodontal disease<\/strong><\/span><\/span><span style=\"font-family: Arial, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: small;\">, what is the first thing that comes to mind? More than likely, you imagine swollen, reddened gums and bleeding when you brush, but did you know that advanced <\/span><\/span><span style=\"font-family: Arial, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: small;\"><strong>gum disease<\/strong><\/span><\/span><span style=\"font-family: Arial, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: small;\"> can also lead to a number of far more serious health concerns? At <\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #000080;\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pinerundental.com\/\"><span style=\"font-family: Arial, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: small;\">Horsham Dental Elements<\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/span><span style=\"font-family: Arial, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: small;\"> in <\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #000080;\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pinerundental.com\/contact-us.html\"><span style=\"font-family: Arial, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: small;\">Philadelphia<\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/span><span style=\"font-family: Arial, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: small;\"> and <\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #000080;\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pinerundental.com\/contact-us.html\"><span style=\"font-family: Arial, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: small;\">Horsham<\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/span><span style=\"font-family: Arial, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: small;\">, <\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #000080;\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pinerundental.com\/meet-dr-henkel.html\"><span style=\"font-family: Arial, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: small;\">Dr. Gary Henkel <\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/span><span style=\"font-family: Arial, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: small;\">wants you to know how important proper <\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #000080;\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pinerundental.com\/periodontal-therapy.html\"><span style=\"font-family: Arial, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: small;\">periodontal therapy<\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/span><span style=\"font-family: Arial, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: small;\"> is \u2013 not only for the health of your smile, but for your overall well being.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Arial, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: small;\"><strong>A Systemic Connection<\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Arial, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: small;\">When the overabundance of bacteria in infected gums enters the blood stream, it can travel throughout the body, wreaking silent havoc on otherwise healthy tissues and organs. Because many people suffering from <\/span><\/span><span style=\"font-family: Arial, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: small;\"><strong>gum disease <\/strong><\/span><\/span><span style=\"font-family: Arial, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: small;\">aren&#8217;t even aware that they&#8217;re affected, they don&#8217;t think to make the connection between other health problems and the condition of their mouths. The following are some of the potentially life-threatening complications associated with untreated <\/span><\/span><span style=\"font-family: Arial, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: small;\"><strong>periodontal disease<\/strong><\/span><\/span><span style=\"font-family: Arial, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: small;\">:<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: Arial, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: small;\">Increased \trisk of heart attack (due to coronary artery disease)<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: Arial, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: small;\">Higher \tchance of suffering a stroke<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: Arial, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: small;\">Pulmonary \thypertension<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: Arial, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: small;\">High \tblood pressure<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: Arial, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: small;\">Gastrointestinal \tproblems (may become chronic)<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: Arial, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: small;\">Links \tto pancreatic cancer<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: Arial, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: small;\">Preterm \tbirth and low birth weight in babies whose mothers had <\/span><\/span><span style=\"font-family: Arial, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: small;\"><strong>gum \tdisease<\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: Arial, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: small;\">Rheumatoid \tarthritis<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Arial, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: small;\">Fortunately, <\/span><\/span><span style=\"font-family: Arial, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: small;\"><strong>periodontal therapy <\/strong><\/span><\/span><span style=\"font-family: Arial, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: small;\">and regular cleanings at <\/span><\/span><span style=\"font-family: Arial, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: small;\"><strong>Horsham Dental Center <\/strong><\/span><\/span><span style=\"font-family: Arial, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: small;\">can substantially reduce the risk of these complications, even in patients whose oral condition is severe. The key to successful treatment of <\/span><\/span><span style=\"font-family: Arial, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: small;\"><strong>gum disease <\/strong><\/span><\/span><span style=\"font-family: Arial, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: small;\">is catching the infection in its early stages and beginning treatment as soon as possible.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Arial, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: small;\">If you suspect that you may be suffering from <\/span><\/span><span style=\"font-family: Arial, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: small;\"><strong>periodontal disease <\/strong><\/span><\/span><span style=\"font-family: Arial, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: small;\">and you&#8217;re ready to take the first step toward better health, <\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #000080;\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pinerundental.com\/contact-us.html\"><span style=\"font-family: Arial, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: small;\">contact us<\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/span><span style=\"font-family: Arial, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: small;\"> in <\/span><\/span><span style=\"font-family: Arial, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: small;\"><strong>Horsham, PA <\/strong><\/span><\/span><span style=\"font-family: Arial, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: small;\">or <\/span><\/span><span style=\"font-family: Arial, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: small;\"><strong>Philadelphia, PA <\/strong><\/span><\/span><span style=\"font-family: Arial, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: small;\">today. <\/span><\/span><span style=\"font-family: Arial, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: small;\"><strong>Dr. Henkel <\/strong><\/span><\/span><span style=\"font-family: Arial, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: small;\">and his staff gladly serve patients from throughout <\/span><\/span><span style=\"font-family: Arial, sans-serif;\"><span 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