It is an infection of the teeth sustaining tissue (bone, gums and ligaments). Its bacterial content is highly prejudicial to the body, as these bacteria are can cause bone loss. They end up circulating on the blood stream and can make difficult or damaging even more the health of individuals with systemic diseases.
On the diabetic, the periodontal disease renders the glycemic control difficult. By performing the treatment and control of the periodontal health, the diabetic can decrease the amount of insulin necessary in his/her diabetes treatment.
In cardiopathy, the bacteria arising from the periodontal disease can collaborate with the triggering of a heart attack or promote a heart infectin called Bacterial Endocarditis.
In both cases, it is essential that the dental treatment is performed with specific cares; therefore, Ápex Odontologia's dentists have a special attention with these patients, considering their needs and offering a safe treatment.
