Periodontal Disease and Ethnicity

There are many studies that have proven the differences of periodontal disease among ethnic groups. One of the reasons why different races are more susceptible than others is due to pocket depth. Other factors may come into play such as demographic, socioeconomic, knowledge, attitudes, practices, and smoking status. Even the date of immigration to the United States was positively related to periodontal disease.

Dr. Rashti‘s office, offers several services for periodontal disease and dental implants. For a free consultation please contact Periodontist Beverly Hills.

Gum Infection and Diabetes

Gum infection is linked to diabetes control. Poor blood sugar control leads to more severe and more frequent gum diseases. People with diabetes lose more teeth than individuals with good control. The best protection against periodontal disease is good diabetic control. Studies show that monitoring blood sugar levels reduces the danger of some complications of diabetes such as eye, heart, and nerve damage and disease. Some think many complications, including periodontal disease, can be prohibited with well controlled blood sugar. Gum infection is linked to diabetes control. Poor blood sugar control leads to more severe and more frequent gum diseases. People with diabetes lose more teeth than individuals with good control. The best protection against periodontal disease is good diabetic control. Studies show that monitoring blood sugar levels reduces the danger of some complications of diabetes such as eye, heart, and nerve damage and disease. Some think many complications, including periodontal disease, can be prohibited with well controlled blood sugar.

Periodontal Disease and Obesity

Eight out of 10 people of the age of 25 are considered overweight. Recent studies have proven that obesity is a significant risk factor for periodontal disease. Research shows that insulin resistance mediates the relationship between obesity and periodontal disease.

Dr. Rashti‘s office, offers several services for periodontal disease and dental implants. For a free consultation please contact Periodontist Beverly Hills Office.

Gingival Graft (Correction of Gum Recession)

Pre-op

Sutured

Post-op

Congenitally missing tooth	Gum raised to expose bony ridge defect	Site prepared for bone block graft
Bone block before shaping	Bone secured	Successful implant placement 3 mos post-op

Dental Treatment & Age

The latest technology and state-of-the-art equipment help people now days keep their teeth longer than before. But still this does not change the fact that age is yet another factor that increases the risk of periodontal disease. 50% of non-institutionalized people over age 55 have periodontitis. One out of four people age 65 and older are missing all of their teeth and have receding gum tissue. In fact, Periodontal disease and tooth decay is the main factor in tooth loss.
Nice healthy gums are not only about having a beautiful smile. It is about maintaining the quality of an enjoyable life. Each tooth has an essential role in speaking, chewing and in maintaining proper alignment of other teeth. Also with dentures and loose or missing teeth often a person is limited in their diet, since biting into fresh fruits and vegetables is not only difficult, but also painful. This results in an improper diet. Risk factors that may make older people more vulnerable include general health, medications, weakened immune system, depression, less saliva production, and memory deterioration. Dr. Rashti‘s office, offers several services for periodontal disease and dental implants. For a free consultation please contact Periodontist Beverly Hills office in Beverly Hills.