{"id":803,"date":"2022-09-30T05:18:25","date_gmt":"2022-09-30T05:18:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dental.ashishrathi.com\/?page_id=803"},"modified":"2023-02-23T11:00:57","modified_gmt":"2023-02-23T11:00:57","slug":"periodontal-disease-and-respiratory-disease","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/thedentalroom.com\/periodontal-disease-and-respiratory-disease\/","title":{"rendered":"PERIODONTAL DISEASE AND RESPIRATORY DISEASE"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-page\" data-elementor-id=\"803\" class=\"elementor elementor-803\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-11727950 elementor-section-full_width elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"11727950\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;gradient&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-36f5895a\" data-id=\"36f5895a\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-61732e33 titletop elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"61732e33\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h1 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">PERIODONTAL DISEASE AND RESPIRATORY DISEASE<\/h1>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-1f406a96 elementor-section-full_width elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"1f406a96\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-4063bfc3\" data-id=\"4063bfc3\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-background-overlay\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-43daa46d elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"43daa46d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Periodontal disease (also called periodontitis and gum disease) has been linked to respiratory disease through recent research studies.\u00a0 Researchers have concluded that periodontal disease can worsen conditions such as chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and may actually play a causal role in the contraction of pneumonia, bronchitis and emphysema.<\/p><p>Periodontal disease is a progressive condition which generally begins with a bacterial infection.\u00a0 The bacteria found in plaque begin to colonize in gingival tissue, causing an inflammatory response in which the body destroys both gum and bone tissue. \u00a0The sufferer may notice the teeth \u201clengthening\u201d as the gums recede while the disease progresses.\u00a0 If left untreated, erosion of the bone tissue brings about a less stable base for the teeth, meaning loose, shifting or complete tooth loss.<\/p><p>There are a number of different respiratory diseases linked to periodontal disease.\u00a0 Pneumonia, COPD, and bronchitis are among the most common.\u00a0 Generally, bacterial respiratory infections occur due to the inhalation of fine droplets from the mouth into the lungs. COPD is a leading cause of death and should be taken very seriously.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-3e44eb41\" data-id=\"3e44eb41\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-67419d40 elementor-hidden-desktop elementor-hidden-tablet elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"67419d40\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1920\" height=\"997\" src=\"https:\/\/thedentalroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/service-image-1.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full 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elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-7beddd1f\" data-id=\"7beddd1f\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-background-overlay\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-cfe8ee0 elementor-invisible elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"cfe8ee0\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_animation&quot;:&quot;fadeInDown&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Reasons for the Connection<\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-73f76454 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"73f76454\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>The fact that respiratory disease and periodontal disease are linked may seem far-fetched, but there is plenty of evidence to support it.<\/p><p>Here are some of the reasons for the link between periodontal disease and respiratory disease:<\/p><ul><li><div><strong>Bacterial spread<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 The specific type of oral bacterium that causes periodontal disease can easily be drawn into the lower respiratory tract.\u00a0 Once the bacteria colonize in the lungs, it can cause pneumonia and exacerbate serious conditions such as COPD.<\/div><\/li><li><div><strong>Low immunity<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 It has been well-documented that most people who experience chronic or persistent respiratory problems suffer from low immunity.\u00a0 This low immunity allows oral bacteria to embed itself above and below the gum line without being challenged by the body\u2019s immune system. \u00a0Not only does this accelerate the progression of periodontal disease, it also puts the sufferer at increased risk of developing emphysema, pneumonia and COPD.<\/div><\/li><li><div><strong>Modifiable factors<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 Smoking is thought to be the leading cause of COPD and other chronic respiratory conditions.\u00a0 Tobacco use also damages the gingiva and compromises the good health of the oral cavity in its entirety.\u00a0 Tobacco use slows the healing process, causes gum pockets to grow deeper and also accelerates attachment loss.\u00a0 Smoking is not the sole cause of periodontal disease, but it is certainly a cofactor to avoid.<\/div><\/li><li><div><strong>Inflammation<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 Periodontal disease causes the inflammation and irritation of oral tissue.\u00a0 It is possible that the oral bacteria causing the irritation could contribute to inflammation of the lung lining, thus limiting the amount of air that can freely pass to and from the lungs.<\/div><\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-29e4b67 elementor-invisible elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"29e4b67\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_animation&quot;:&quot;fadeInDown&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Diagnosis and Treatment<\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-fe07813 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"fe07813\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>When respiratory disease and periodontal disease are both diagnosed in one individual, it is important for the dentist and doctor to function as a team to control both conditions. \u00a0There are many non-surgical and surgical options available, depending on the specific condition of the teeth, gums and jaw.<\/p><p>The dentist is able to assess the extent of the inflammation and tissue loss and can treat the bacterial infection easily.\u00a0 Scaling procedures cleanse the pockets of debris and root planing smoothes the tooth root to eliminate any remaining bacteria. \u00a0The dentist generally places antibiotics into the pockets after cleaning to promote good healing and reduce the risk of the infection returning.<\/p><p>Whichever treatment is deemed the most suitable, the benefits of controlling periodontal disease are two-fold. \u00a0Firstly, any discomfort in the oral region will be reduced and the gums will be much healthier.\u00a0 Secondly, the frequent, unpleasant respiratory infections associated with COPD and other common respiratory problems will reduce in number.<\/p><p><em>If you have questions or 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