Heart Attack and Gum Disease by Long Island Periodontist
Long Island Periodontist tells his patients Flossing can Prevent Heart Attack
Do you think that you can prevent a heart attack by something as simple as proper dental hygiene? Heart attack is the number one killer in America and everyone should do everything possible to prevent any additional risk. Long Island residents have a great source at their disposal with Long Island periodontist Dr. Scharf.
Dr. Scharf sees patients every day and discusses their risk of heart attack due to an advanced form of gum disease called periodontal disease. The reason why gum disease puts you at an increased risk for heart attack is because of a build up of bacterial plaque in the mouth that gets swallowed and passed into the blood stream. This can usually be prevented by following a proper dental regimen such as brushing twice daily, flossing once a day and following up with regular 6 month check ups. The problem is that people are afraid to go to the dentist and sometimes put it off. Bacteria in the mouth is normal and can usually be controlled, but the bacteria can build up and become plaque. Plaque cannot be brushed away. When the plaque gets built up the gums can become swollen due to gum disease. This can cause your dentist to refer you to a periodontist.
People that are scared to go see a dentist because they are afraid of pain are even more scared to visit a periodontist. Most people think that the only way to treat advanced gum disease is through surgery. This is not true. A simple way to treat gum disease on Long Island is a laser procedure offered by Dr. Scharf. This conservative procedure can be completed in as few as one or two visit. Call dr. Scharf at (631)661-6633 for an appointment today.
