Monday, October 3, 2011

Controlling Chronic Inflammation

Inflammation is from the Latin, inflammare, which means to set on fire and is part of the bodies response to disease causing bacteria and toxins.  The body initiates healing from an injury like a cut with a reaction that produces red, tender and swollen tissue.  This reaction allows healing cells from the blood stream to infiltrate the injured tissue to kill bacteria, remove damaged cells and grow new tissue.   The inflammation of the typical healing process is temporary.


It is when inflammation is not quickly resolved with healing that local inflammatory factors can spread throughout the whole body.  Inflammation can then become a wildfire that spreads out of control causing tissue destruction distant to the site of the original infection.  This chronic inflammation can result in atherosclerosis, the blood vessel disease of heart attacks and stokes.  Evidence of chronic inflammation in the mouth is the red, tender and swollen gums of periodontal disease.  The earliest and easiest stage of periodontal disease to treat is gingivitis.


That's why your routine dental check-ups and cleanings are so important - not just for the health of your teeth and gums, but for your general health.  Visit Adult Dentistry of Rochester for your next periodic dental check-up and cleaning where we check the health of the gums with a complete periodontal exam at every visit and thoroughly remove the deposits of bacterial plaque which fuel the fire of gingival inflamation.

Tags: Periodontal Disease, Gingivitis, Periodontal Exam
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5 comments:

  1. The Post for TeensOctober 4, 2011 at 6:14 AM

    I HAVE A TENDER LOWER LEFT TOOTH. IF I DON'T FLOSS IT CAN AFFECT MY OVER ALL HEALTH.

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  2. AnonymousOctober 4, 2011 at 9:50 AM

    Brushing, flossing, seeing us as recommended can go a long ways toward quickly resolving inflammation as it comes up and getting the dentistry done when advised.

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  3. LeahOctober 5, 2011 at 9:35 AM

    Research has shown, and experts agree, that there is an association between periodontal diseases and other chronic inflammatory conditions, such as diabetes, cardiovascular disease and Alzheimer’s disease. Therefore, treating inflammation may not only help manage periodontal diseases but may also help with the management of other chronic inflammatory conditions.

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  4. havin funOctober 6, 2011 at 6:43 AM

    Many people notice that they have swollen and bleeding gums. Not realizing this can harm their over all health, they do nothing about it.

    Many doctors will have you see your dentist to make sure you have nothing going on in your mouth before you they will do surgery on you.

    Brush and flossing can help you get your gums back healthy to cut back on the imflammation. So it is very important to see your hygienist every 3,4,6 months as they recommend.

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  5. SallyOctober 26, 2011 at 8:33 AM

    Inflamed gums are easily reversed by good home care brushing (for two minutes) flossing twice a day and rinsing with a antimicrobial mouthwash. There are two over the counter varieties available. Listerine antiseptic or Crest Pro Health rinse.
    The key to success is proper techniques and being dedicated to yourself to do this daily.

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