{"id":411,"date":"2014-01-31T07:37:27","date_gmt":"2014-01-31T07:37:27","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blog.lehighvalleydentalhealth.com\/?p=411"},"modified":"2014-02-05T15:48:41","modified_gmt":"2014-02-05T15:48:41","slug":"treat-periodontal-disease-now-healthier-future-tomorrow","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.lehighvalleydentalhealth.com\/blog\/treat-periodontal-disease-now-healthier-future-tomorrow\/","title":{"rendered":"Treat Periodontal Disease Now for a Healthier Future Tomorrow"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"Medical<\/a>When you think about the effects of gum disease<\/b>, what’s the first thing that comes to mind? Perhaps it’s noticing blood on your toothbrush or floss, unexplained sensitivity or even tooth loss. While it’s true that periodontal disease is the leading cause of tooth loss in American adults, this common condition can actually impact your health in a number of other ways as well. At the office of Dr. S. John Salivonchik<\/a> in Coplay, PA<\/a>, we use advanced laser dentistry<\/a> to protect our patients from the variety of complications associated with gum disease<\/b>.<\/p>\n

Periodontal Disease and Overall Health: The Systemic Link<\/b><\/p>\n

When a patient suffers from untreated periodontal disease<\/b>, tiny pockets form between the gum line and the teeth as gingival tissue pulls back from the surface of the enamel. Bacteria accumulate within these pockets, further deteriorating the surrounding tissue. When the bacteria from this infection leach into the blood stream, it can spread to other tissues and organs throughout the body. Some of the complications associated with untreated or poorly managed gum disease<\/b> are:<\/p>\n