{"id":367,"date":"2014-08-21T14:14:08","date_gmt":"2014-08-21T14:14:08","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.reneecorbittdds.com\/blog\/?p=367"},"modified":"2014-08-11T14:15:56","modified_gmt":"2014-08-11T14:15:56","slug":"periodontal-therapy","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.reneecorbittdds.com\/blog\/periodontal-therapy\/","title":{"rendered":"Periodontal Therapy: Protecting Your Oral and Overall Health in Fort Worth, TX"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright size-medium wp-image-368\" style=\"margin: 10px;\" alt=\"476106489\" src=\"https:\/\/www.reneecorbittdds.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/08\/476106489-300x194.jpg\" width=\"300\" height=\"194\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.reneecorbittdds.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/08\/476106489-300x194.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.reneecorbittdds.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/08\/476106489.jpg 513w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a>When the majority of people think of <b>gum disease<\/b>, the first thing that comes to mind is typically along the lines of bleeding gums, sensitivity, and maybe even tooth loss. While it is true that these are symptoms and complications commonly associated with <b>gum disease<\/b>, the dangers of this condition actually extend much further. At <a href=\"https:\/\/www.reneecorbittdds.com\/\">Renee Corbitt, DDS<\/a> in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.reneecorbittdds.com\/contact-us.html\">Fort Worth, TX<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.reneecorbittdds.com\/meet-the-dentist.html\">Dr. Corbitt<\/a> helps patients with <b>gum disease <\/b>decrease their risks of systemic health problems with <b>periodontal therapy<\/b>.<\/p>\n<p><b>The Mouth-Body Connection <\/b><\/p>\n<p>When a patient suffers from untreated <b>gum disease<\/b>, the bacteria that cause the infection within the gingival tissue is capable of traveling throughout the body as well. This can lead to a surprisingly large number of health concerns, including:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Coronary artery disease<\/li>\n<li>Respiratory illnesses, including pneumonia<\/li>\n<li>Heart attack and stroke<\/li>\n<li>Diabetes complications<\/li>\n<li>Rheumatoid arthritis and osteoporosis<\/li>\n<li>Complications in pregnancy and pre-term delivery<\/li>\n<li>Dementia, particularly in older patients<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Fortunately, <b>periodontal therapy <\/b>from <b>Dr. Corbitt\u2019s <\/b>office can help to reduce your risk of suffering from these and related health conditions. In addition, our general dentistry cleanings and exams can help you prevent these problems from returning, thereby further improving your overall health and well-being.<\/p>\n<p>Depending on the severity of the condition, <b>Dr. Corbitt <\/b>may recommend specific procedures to target the infection and prevent further damage. <b>Periodontal therapy <\/b>may include scaling and root planing, the administration of special antibiotic medication, and more frequent maintenance visits to ensure success of the treatment.<\/p>\n<p><b>Healthy Smile, Healthy Life<\/b><\/p>\n<p>If you or someone in your family has noticed the tell-tale signs of <b>gum disease<\/b>, it\u2019s time to schedule your appointment with <b>Dr. Corbitt <\/b>and our caring, friendly team. 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