Oral bacteria causes the inflammation leads to the bleeding, swelling and the discomfort of the gums. It’s important to realize that the oral bacteria ejected in to the rest of the body by virtue of the blood vessel system; and when the bacteria gets into the blood vessel system, it is pumped throughout the body to other organs like the heart and the brain.
Medical research shows a dramatic increase in the probability of getting other diseases like cardiovascular disease, a stroke, diabetes, cancer, and even things like Rheumatoid Arthritis and pre-term labor.
All disease is related to inflammation, and a significant cause of inflammation throughout the body is the bacteria related to periodontal disease.
Dr. Rockey says, “I am still astounded at how few patients, and even worse, how few medical professionals really understand the significance of all this (the oral-systemic connection), and the consequences of bad oral bacteria that is pumped throughout the body, often unchecked”.
Rockey continues, “A significant part of our focus here in our Newport Beach dental practice is education; educating our patients on what happens, particularly with respect to periodontal disease, how that affects the rest of the body and the medical risks associated with that. That’s what we practice: wellness-based dentistry using an oral-systemic discipline. If you’d like more answers, or you’ve caught the vision and want to know more about wellness healthcare, explore our website, DanaRockey.com. Dr. Rockey and his team are more than happy to help you any way that they can.
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About Dr. Dana Rockey DMD:
Dr. Dana Rockey is leading a wellness approach to dentistry in Newport Beach. For more than three decades Dr. Rockey has served the most discerning dental patients, who have ranged from business CEOs, Hollywood’s elite to young professionals and family members. His passion is for helping people live healthy lifestyles. Dana Rockey DMD’s focus is on dental health and wellness, not simply treating conditions. When caring for patient’s dental needs, Dr. Rockey’s team takes patient’s total health into consideration. Dr. Rockey knows from experience that wellness-based dentistry simply makes sense in the overall well-being and health of his patients.
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