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Date: Wed, 8 Aug 2001 14:54:09 EDT
Subject: Re: Periodontal Disease

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In a message dated 8/8/01 2:03:33 AM Pacific Daylight Time, 
 writes:


> And I understand that periodontal disease
> is an indicator of decreased longevity in
> general.So far,I have avoided it,but I'm
> getting more nervous with time.


Correct.  Patients who have deep gingival pockets that cannot be adequately 
cleaned with home care (flossing, electric tooth brushing) have a 
significantly higher risk of coronary heart disease, arthritis, and adult 
onset diabetes.  Periodontitis is painless (like high blood pressure), which 
is why we usually don't any stronger warning signals than bleeding gums, 
mouth odor, or calculus.

Dr. Reifman





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