{"id":210,"date":"2025-01-13T21:24:39","date_gmt":"2025-01-13T21:24:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.dentistindallastx.com\/blog\/?p=210"},"modified":"2025-03-12T21:26:09","modified_gmt":"2025-03-12T21:26:09","slug":"gum-disease-more-than-dental-therapy","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.dentistindallastx.com\/blog\/2025\/01\/13\/gum-disease-more-than-dental-therapy\/","title":{"rendered":"Gum Disease: More Than Just a Dental Problem"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Sure, it\u2019s startling to look in the mirror and discover that your gums are bleeding<\/a>, but at least gingivitis (early-stage gum disease) only affects your oral health, right?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

To the contrary, researchers are continuously finding that dental conditions can have an impact on the rest of your body \u2013 and their effects aren\u2019t limited to your physical wellness! A study from the University of Birmingham (UK) reveals that gum disease can increase your risk of mental and physical illness. Keep reading to learn all about it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Give Me the Numbers, Doc<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

To fully understand this topic, it\u2019s helpful to know some statistics. The CDC estimates that 47.2% of individuals over the age of 30 have some form of gum disease. When looking at those who are 65 and older, that number is closer to 70%! Clearly, gum disease affects a lot of people in the US.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The University of Birmingham, meanwhile, reported these figures regarding those involved in their study:<\/p>\n\n\n\n