Dr. Paris' Blog

Researchers are finding possible links between periodontal infections and other diseases throughout the body. Current studies suggest that there may be a link between periodontal (gum) disease, heart disease and other health conditions. In fact, research suggests that "gum disease" may be a more serious risk factor for heart disease than hypertension, smoking, cholesterol, gender or age.

New studies suggest that people who have "gum disease" seem to be at a higher risk for heart attacks, although no one is certain how this relationship works. Your oral health affects your overall health, but the studies that will find exactly why these problems are linked are still underway.

After a thorough consultation, Dr. Paris and you will determine which treatments are necessary based on your medical health, dental history, priority concerns, and aesthetic goals. Additional treatment options will also be discussed to accommodate everyone's financial circumstances.

One of the most important aspects of the consultation is a determination of the cause or causes of your periodontal disease. Dr. Paris will review with you what the most likely causes are and methods of reducing the influences on your periodontal disease. By controlling the causes, we have a higher degree of success both, short term and long term, that the periodontal condition will not relapse.