{"id":94,"date":"2014-09-10T17:45:51","date_gmt":"2014-09-10T17:45:51","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blog.southridgedental.com\/?p=94"},"modified":"2014-09-10T17:45:51","modified_gmt":"2014-09-10T17:45:51","slug":"periodontal-therapy","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.southridgedental.com\/blog\/periodontal-therapy\/","title":{"rendered":"Protect Yourself from Gum Disease with Periodontal Therapy in Denton, TX"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.southridgedental.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/185594294.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright size-medium wp-image-95\" src=\"https:\/\/www.southridgedental.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/185594294-300x214.jpg\" alt=\"185594294\" width=\"300\" height=\"214\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.southridgedental.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/185594294-300x214.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.southridgedental.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/185594294.jpg 490w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a>Most of us know that <strong>gum disease<\/strong> can lead to a variety of oral health problems, including persistent bad breath, bleeding gums, and even eventual tooth loss. Some of the lesser-known complications associated with <strong>gum disease <\/strong>can be even more serious than most people realize, so <a href=\"https:\/\/www.southridgedental.com\/meet-the-doctor.html\">Dr. Ted Dunson<\/a> emphasizes the importance of preventive care and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.southridgedental.com\/family-dentistry.html\">periodontal therapy<\/a> at every routine checkup. At <a href=\"https:\/\/www.southridgedental.com\/about-the-office.html\">Southridge Dental Family &amp; Cosmetic Dentistry<\/a>, our team helps <a href=\"https:\/\/www.southridgedental.com\/contact-us.html\">Denton, TX<\/a> families reduce their risk of health problems linked to <strong>gum disease <\/strong>with <strong>periodontal therapy. <\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>The Importance of Periodontal Therapy<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>While it is true that advanced <strong>periodontal disease <\/strong>can lead to the loss of permanent teeth, systemic health conditions linked to this common infection are more of an imminent threat. <strong>Gum disease<\/strong> has been correlated with higher instances of the following health problems:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Pulmonary hypertension (high blood pressure in the lungs)<\/li>\n<li>Coronary artery disease<\/li>\n<li>Heart attack<\/li>\n<li>Stroke<\/li>\n<li>Dementia<\/li>\n<li>Trouble managing diabetes<\/li>\n<li>Pregnancy complications, including premature birth and low birth weight<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Fortunately, <strong>periodontal therapy <\/strong>from <strong>Dr. Ted Dunson<\/strong> can potentially help to reduce your risk of developing health complications such as these. By managing the infection in your gums, you effectively lessen the chances that the bacteria will take hold elsewhere in the body. As with any other oral healthcare concern, early treatment is best; be sure to visit our office every six months for a general dentistry checkup and cleaning.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Schedule Your Consultation Today<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Whether you are currently experiencing the symptoms of <strong>gum disease <\/strong>or you\u2019d simply like to learn more about the various benefits of <strong>periodontal therapy<\/strong>, <strong>Dr. Dunson <\/strong>is here to help. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.southridgedental.com\/contact-us.html\">Contact our office<\/a> in <strong>Denton, TX <\/strong>today to schedule your visit with our caring, knowledgeable team. We look forward to providing you with exceptional care with a gentle touch, addressing your family\u2019s every dental need under one convenient roof. Our dental practice in <strong>Denton, TX <\/strong>proudly serves patients from throughout communities in <strong>Frisco, Lewisville, Flower Mound, Plano, <\/strong>and the entire <strong>DFW Metroplex.\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Most of us know that gum disease can lead to a variety of oral health problems, including persistent bad breath, bleeding gums, and even eventual tooth loss. 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