According to the Periodontist Bay Area Residents Suffering From Gum Disease Could be at Increased Risk of Developing Chronic Kidney Disease

As more information becomes available as a result of ongoing research studies, the connection between general and oral health becomes more clearly defined. The state of a patient’s oral health is thought to be connected to the health of the rest of their body on many levels. Periodontal disease is believed to be related to other systemic diseases including heart disease, diabetes, stroke and now even Chronic Kidney Disease.

A recent study concluded that individuals suffering from periodontal disease characterized by chronic oral inflammation, bacterial infection, and tooth loss are more likely to suffer from Chronic Kidney Disease. Gum disease is a serious bacterial oral infection with symptoms that include red, swollen, bleeding gums, detachment of the teeth from the gums, loose teeth and left untreated, can result in ultimately tooth loss. Researchers believe that gum disease affects the rest of the body through periodontal bacteria traveling through the blood stream to other organs. New research indicates that the infections synonymous with gum disease and tooth loss are associated risk factors for developing Chronic Kidney Disease.
According to the periodontist, Bay Area residents who are suffering from gum disease may have an increased risk of developing Chronic Kidney Disease.

More research is being conducted to gain insight into the exact relationship between periodontal disease and Chronic Kidney Disease. As more information becomes available, researchers will determine if treatment of periodontal disease can actually decrease the risk of developing or the progression of Chronic Kidney Disease. According to a recent article published in the Journal of Periodontology, toothless adults, often a byproduct of periodontal disease, are much more likely to suffer from Chronic Kidney Disease. The role of inflammation is being investigated as the possible link between gum disease and Chronic Kidney Disease, both inflammatory disorders. Tooth loss, associated with periodontal disease goes hand in hand with chronic inflammation in the mouth, surrounding the infected areas.

Chronic Kidney Disease involves gradual and permanent loss of kidney function over a period of time. The disease can be devastating and in its most severe stages could result in renal failure where the patient would need a transplant or use of dialysis to stay alive. Chronic Kidney Disease can also carry side effects that include high blood pressure, weakened bone structures, and heart disease.

The association between Chronic Kidney Disease and tooth loss associated with Periodontal disease suggests that maintain good oral health affects the health of your entire body, not just the appearance of your smile. By avoiding a trip to the periodontist Bay Area patients could be putting themselves at increased risk of developing other serious health complications.

You should know that stated of the art technology is now available providing an alternative to treating gum disease with a scalpel. Dr. Lim provides laser treatments to cure gum disease to avoid using a scalpel. For more information on treating periodontal disease with lasers as an alternative to using a scalpel, contact Dr. Lim at (650) 327-0625 today.