Tuesday, June 30, 2009

Gum disease is Contagious

From AAP web site
Families and Periodontal Disease
Periodontal (gum) disease may be passed from parents to children and between a couple
Several recent studies support the association between periodontal (gum) disease and family members:
Periodontal (gum) disease may be passed from parents to children and between a couple, according to an article in the September 1997 issue of the Journal of the American Dental Association. Researchers suggest bacteria that cause periodontal disease pass though saliva. This means that the common contact of saliva in families puts children and couples at risk for contracting the periodontal disease of another family member. Periodontal disease can lead to tooth loss.M
Up to 30% of the population may be genetically susceptible to developing severe periodontal disease, according to a study published in the Journal of Clinical Periodontology. These findings could result in the early identification and treatment of at-risk patients.
Based on this research, The American Academy of Periodontology (AAP) recognizes that treatment of gum disease may involve entire families. If one family member has periodontal disease, the AAP recommends that all family members see a dental professional for a periodontal disease screening.

3 comments:

  1. These lasers were created by dentists, receiving extensive clinical trials before receiving Federal Drug Administration approval. This technology is set to reinvent periodontal surgery as we know it.
    laser periodontal surgery
    laser mouth surgery
    lanap

    ReplyDelete
  2. Periodontal (gum) disease may be passed from parents to children and between a couple - I didn't knew this before. Thanks for your blog! Very informative! http://www.esteticomanila.com/

    ReplyDelete
  3. Looking for Dentist in Mesa, AZ, learn why we are best dental implant provider. Dental implants are a beautiful, permanent solution to missing teeth! Call us today! We serve patients all over in Mesa.

    ReplyDelete