{"id":84,"date":"2017-09-30T18:02:24","date_gmt":"2017-09-30T18:02:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.amherstdental.com\/blog\/?p=84"},"modified":"2017-11-02T18:05:10","modified_gmt":"2017-11-02T18:05:10","slug":"dentist","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.amherstdental.com\/blog\/2017\/09\/30\/dentist\/","title":{"rendered":"Effects of Gum Disease, Tooth Loss Severe in Older Women"},"content":{"rendered":"<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright size-medium wp-image-85\" src=\"https:\/\/www.amherstdental.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/AdobeStock_72390642-300x158.jpeg\" alt=\" older woman smiling \" width=\"300\" height=\"158\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.amherstdental.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/AdobeStock_72390642-300x158.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.amherstdental.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/AdobeStock_72390642-768x405.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.amherstdental.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/AdobeStock_72390642.jpeg 800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/>Growing research on the effects of gum disease and tooth loss points to the significant toll both can take on an otherwise healthy body. We have already established a strong link between gum disease and cardiovascular disease, for example.<\/span>\r\n\r\n<!--more-->\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">One recent study published in the <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/newsroom.heart.org\/news\/gum-disease-tooth-loss-may-increase-postmenopausal-womens-risk-of-death\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Journal of the American Heart Association<\/span><\/i><\/a> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">finds gum disease and tooth loss are associated with a higher risk of death in postmenopausal women. Keep reading to learn more about the research and what it means for you &#8212; from your dentist at Amherst Dental Group.<\/span>\r\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">About the Study<\/span><\/h2>\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The study from the American Heart Association\/American Stroke Association gathered the health information of 57,001 women ages 55 and older. Periodontal disease, tooth loss, and cardiovascular disease are high among this population. Gum disease is a chronic inflammatory disease that affects two-thirds of US adults over the age of 60. Total tooth loss (edentulism) affects one-third of US adults of the same age.<\/span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Among the findings was:<\/span>\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Having or having had periodontal disease was associated with a 12% higher risk of death by any cause.<\/span><\/li>\r\n \t<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Loss of all natural teeth was associated with a 17% higher risk of death by any cause.<\/span><\/li>\r\n \t<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Women who had lost all of their teeth visited the dentist less frequently compared to women who had their teeth. <\/span><\/li>\r\n \t<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Risk of death associated with periodontal disease was comparable no matter how often women visited the dentist. <\/span><\/li>\r\n \t<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tooth loss and gum disease were not associated with a higher risk of cardiovascular disease. <\/span><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This study was one of the largest to focus solely on postmenopausal women. Previous studies had smaller sample sizes or fewer instances of cardiovascular events. <\/span>\r\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Oral Hygiene Crucial for Postmenopausal Women<\/span><\/h2>\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Maintaining solid oral hygiene practices is important for patients of all ages, and studies like this one reinforce the idea that vigilant hygiene and preventive dental attention are especially crucial for aging populations. Postmenopausal women may benefit from more intensive oral screenings as well. <\/span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To encourage better oral health as you age, make sure to\u2026<\/span>\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Brush your teeth for two minutes, at least twice a day or after each meal<\/span><\/li>\r\n \t<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Use a fluoride toothpaste approved by the American Dental Association<\/span><\/li>\r\n \t<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Floss between each of your teeth at least once a day<\/span><\/li>\r\n \t<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Seek a prompt, effective tooth replacement for missing teeth<\/span><\/li>\r\n \t<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Discuss your candidacy for <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amherstdental.com\/dental-implants.html\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">dental implants<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for a comprehensive tooth replacement<\/span><\/li>\r\n \t<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Eat a balanced, nutritious diet<\/span><\/li>\r\n \t<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Avoid tobacco use and heavy alcohol consumption<\/span><\/li>\r\n \t<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Visit your dentist every six months or as recommended for preventive attention<\/span><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">About the Authors<\/span><\/h2>\r\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.amherstdental.com\/meet-your-dentists.html\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The team<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> at Amherst Dental Group offers true excellence in dentistry from our state-of-the-art Williamsville office. If you are looking for a \u201cdentist near me\u201d to provide superior general, restorative, and dental implant care, we invite you to contact us at (413) 253-9582. <\/span>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Growing research on the effects of gum disease and tooth loss points to the significant toll both can take on an otherwise healthy body. 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