With gum disease being the topic of many news stories lately, I’m sure you’ve heard all about it. With so many different sources covering the topics, there are bound to be misconceptions about the disease. In the content below, a few common questions surr<img id="img-1333731837464" src="http://blog.drnemeth.com/Portals/35943/images/<a href="http://thedentalimplantcenterlv.com”>dental implants detroit-resized-600.jpg” border=”0″ alt=”describe the image” width=”169″ height=”112″ class=”alignRight” style=”float: right;” />ounding gum disease will be answered.

Misconception #1: Periodontal Disease is genetic so having good oral hygiene isn’t important.

                While periodontal disease is in fact, genetic, that is not the only factor that causes it. People are genetically predisposed to certain diseases, but that does not mean they will necessarily develop them. Oral hygiene is a very important part of keeping your mouth clean and healthy and may help to prevent periodontal disease. Brushing and flossing help keep the teeth free of calculus which often migrates below the gum line causing infection.

Misconception #2: Periodontal Disease won’t affect other parts of the body.

                This is a big misconception. Many people ignore treating their periodontal disease because they think it won’t affect the rest of their body. Recent research has shown that bacteria from the mouth can travel to other parts of the body, triggering several systemic illnesses including heart problems, stoke, diabetes, and cancer.

Misconception #3: Periodontal Disease has nothing to do with whether I lose my teeth or not.

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Those are just a few of the most common misconceptions about periodontal disease. To make sure you have a healthy mouth, it is beneficial to have a periodontal examination. In the Detroit area, periodontal and dental implant specialists Dr. Joe Nemeth and Dr. Amar Katranji are available to determine the status of your periodontal health. Please contact them at 248-357-3100 or via their website.