Dentist Warns Public: “Oral Disease can Lead to Systemic Illnesses.”
Announcement posted by 1300 Great Smile 21 Jan 2015
Joondalup dental care provider reveals why failure to identify and address oral health issues can result in serious complications.
Joondalup, WA, 21 January 2015 - A provider of preventative dental care in Joondalup is going all out to educate the public about the importance of identifying and addressing dental health issues. The Healthier Future for All Australians Report, December 2008, included a section called “Improving Oral Health and Access to Dental Care.”
The report was part of an initiative to provide more access to healthcare for less fortunate Australians and advocated increasing availability to dental care for Australians who were in lower income brackets. While the report did garner a lot of publicity and was read by many, one key point was overlooked by the general public: the report provided statistics that were relevant to those who can afford dental care as well as those who can’t.
How Oral Disease Affects General Health
For many in dental care industry, the biggest “takeaway” from the report wasn’t the social issues addressed by the report, but statistical evidence that dental care is a lot more important than many perceive it to be.
Approximately one-third of Australians surveyed reported dental conditions that caused discomfort when eating. Approximately one-fourth reported that they stay away from certain foods because of the pain and/or difficulty involved in eating them due to oral disease. A near-identical number reported that their dental conditions caused them “embarrassment,” leading to a feeling of being self-conscious over their teeth.
The report also mentioned documented links between oral disease and systemic conditions. Periodontal disease, in particular, is linked to severe systemic conditions, the worst being cardiovascular disease. Periodontal disease in expectant mothers has also been linked to low birth weight and to babies being born prematurely.
In addition, periodontal disease can appear as a symptom of systemic illnesses. HIV and Hepatitis C infections cause periodontal disease. Periodontal disease can also present as a symptom of infective endocarditis, aspiration pneumonia and some nutritional deficiencies.
Preventative Dental Care
Dr Roy Sarmidi of 1300 Great Smile, a provider of general and preventative dental care in Joondalup, wants the public to understand the importance of dental care and the risk one is taking by not going to the dentist. According to Dr Sarmidi:
“Most oral diseases and dental conditions are at least partially avoidable. Good oral hygiene, regular checkups and early intervention can mitigate or even eliminate tooth decay, periodontal disease and oral cancers. Eliminating habits such as tobacco use can greatly reduce the likelihood of oral cancers. Early detection and treatment can address periodontal disease before it becomes more advanced.”
Dr Sarmidi concluded, “It is important to establish a program of regular treatment early in life and continue it into adulthood. Oral disease or difficulty can cause low self-image and can make everyday life painful. Take care of your teeth and they will take care of you.”
1300 Great Smile is a provider of dental health services in the City of Joondalup. They provide a full range of dental services, from preventative care to emergency care to restorative and cosmetic dental care. To schedule an appointment or to learn more, call 1300 Great Smile (1300 473 287) or visit their website: http://www.1300greatsmile.com.au/.
The report was part of an initiative to provide more access to healthcare for less fortunate Australians and advocated increasing availability to dental care for Australians who were in lower income brackets. While the report did garner a lot of publicity and was read by many, one key point was overlooked by the general public: the report provided statistics that were relevant to those who can afford dental care as well as those who can’t.
How Oral Disease Affects General Health
For many in dental care industry, the biggest “takeaway” from the report wasn’t the social issues addressed by the report, but statistical evidence that dental care is a lot more important than many perceive it to be.
Approximately one-third of Australians surveyed reported dental conditions that caused discomfort when eating. Approximately one-fourth reported that they stay away from certain foods because of the pain and/or difficulty involved in eating them due to oral disease. A near-identical number reported that their dental conditions caused them “embarrassment,” leading to a feeling of being self-conscious over their teeth.
The report also mentioned documented links between oral disease and systemic conditions. Periodontal disease, in particular, is linked to severe systemic conditions, the worst being cardiovascular disease. Periodontal disease in expectant mothers has also been linked to low birth weight and to babies being born prematurely.
In addition, periodontal disease can appear as a symptom of systemic illnesses. HIV and Hepatitis C infections cause periodontal disease. Periodontal disease can also present as a symptom of infective endocarditis, aspiration pneumonia and some nutritional deficiencies.
Preventative Dental Care
Dr Roy Sarmidi of 1300 Great Smile, a provider of general and preventative dental care in Joondalup, wants the public to understand the importance of dental care and the risk one is taking by not going to the dentist. According to Dr Sarmidi:
“Most oral diseases and dental conditions are at least partially avoidable. Good oral hygiene, regular checkups and early intervention can mitigate or even eliminate tooth decay, periodontal disease and oral cancers. Eliminating habits such as tobacco use can greatly reduce the likelihood of oral cancers. Early detection and treatment can address periodontal disease before it becomes more advanced.”
Dr Sarmidi concluded, “It is important to establish a program of regular treatment early in life and continue it into adulthood. Oral disease or difficulty can cause low self-image and can make everyday life painful. Take care of your teeth and they will take care of you.”
1300 Great Smile is a provider of dental health services in the City of Joondalup. They provide a full range of dental services, from preventative care to emergency care to restorative and cosmetic dental care. To schedule an appointment or to learn more, call 1300 Great Smile (1300 473 287) or visit their website: http://www.1300greatsmile.com.au/.