The mouth can act as a very effective early warning
system. Problems in the mouth can signal trouble in other parts of the body.
Saliva, like blood and urine, can be used to detect and measure many compounds
in the body. “Saliva collection has the advantage of being noninvasive.” said
Dr. Sadineni, Dentist
Dublin Ohio. Saliva could potentially replace blood testing
for diagnosis and monitoring of many diseases.
Recent studies point to associations between oral infections – primarily gum
infections – and diabetes; heart disease; stroke; and preterm, low-weight
births. To date, there is not enough evidence to conclude that oral infections
cause these serious health problems. Research is under way to determine if the
associations are causal or coincidental.
Gum infections have been called "the sixth complication of diabetes,"
because people with diabetes are more likely to have periodontal disease.
Researchers are exploring a possible two-way connection between the conditions
to see if treating gum disease improves diabetic control.
Recent studies also point to an increased risk of heart disease and stroke in
people with gum infections; the risk increases with the severity of the oral
infection.
Some studies have found that mothers of preterm, low birth weight infants tend
to have more severe gum disease than mothers of normal birth weight babies.
Regular dental check-ups continue to be the front line in detection of other
problems in the body.
Dr. Sadineni is an AACD sustaining member cosmetic dentist practicing at Dublin Metro Dental Group, Dublin, Ohio. For patient consultations, contact the doctor at (614) 766-5600.
About the author Dr. Aparna Sadineni:
Dr. Sadineni takes care to understand your comfort zone when it comes to dental treatments. She has over 15 years of experience in Cosmetic, General &Implant Dentistry and completed more than 1,800 hours of continuing dental education, including 950 hours dedicated to hands-on skills and techniques.
Dr. Sadineni received Master’s in Academy of General Dentistry and also a sustaining member of American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry. She attended nationally recognized 3 years Post-Graduate Continuing Education Program in Contemporary Esthetic Dentistry at the University of Minnesota, where she received hands on training in advanced cosmetic techniques. She completed one year Implant Maxi course from New York University School of Dentistry.
Dr. Sadineni is trained to use the most technologically advanced dental equipment – helping to eliminate the pain and discomfort associated with traditional dentistry.
For more information, please visit www.DublinMetroDental.com or call (614) 766-5600
Dr. Sadineni takes care to understand your comfort zone when it comes to dental treatments. She has over 15 years of experience in Cosmetic, General &Implant Dentistry and completed more than 1,800 hours of continuing dental education, including 950 hours dedicated to hands-on skills and techniques.