Dr. Van Treese, DDS and his entire team in Sidney, OH take great pride in maintaining the oral health of our patients. Unfortunately, a common oral disease that many people suffer from is periodontal disease. Periodontal disease can cause a lot of harm to your mouth, but can also lead to disease like diabetes. One thing to know about gum disease, is that you may not know that you are suffering from it, as it is often “silent.” So, you should add periodontal disease to the list of reasons why you should maintain routine oral wellness visits. If you are suffering from gum disease, it is important to receive treatment. Gum disease typically responds to treatment very well and can easily be reversed. Recently, we learned a little bit more about gum disease as well.

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A study at Case Western Reserve University (CWRU), located in Cleveland’s University Circle neighborhood, found a potential connection between rheumatoid arthritis and periodontal disease. The study conducted at CWRU required the participation of 40 people who suffered from both periodontal disease and RA. In this study, half of the participants received deep cleanings and half the participants did not. Over the course of the study—in six weeks to be exact—the participants who received deep cleanings were suffering from less pain, less swelling, and less joint discomfort than those who did not receive deep cleanings. The reason believed for this, is that the bacteria throughout your mouth may cause additional inflammation, and enhances RA progress (similar to diabetes). If you are suffering from periodontal disease or rheumatoid arthritis, you may want to consider receiving a deep cleaning.

If you are looking for a dentist to treat your periodontal disease, we welcome you to contact us today. Dr. Van Treese is always welcoming new patients, and wants to help improve your oral and overall health.