Whoopi Goldberg talks about Gum Disease - It can kill you!

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Whoopi's personal experience with gum disease sheds light on how serious it can be and how easily it can be prevented.

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[thewr0ngchild]

Linking tooth problems to stuff like diabetes might show 'links', but if you think about it, a person with rotten teeth most likely A: eats a lot of sugary foods and drinks a lot of sugary drinks, prime risk factors for diabetes, and obesity which can lead to strokes and heart disease, and B: hasn't been able to fund the high levels of dental treatment they probably need, hence why their teeth are in such a mess, it's a circle of problems, not one causing the others.

[PalmBeachSmiles]

@thewr0ngchild While it's true that correlation does not equal causation, there are NUMEROUS studies suggesting more than mere correlation between oral health and systemic health. This is not about a connection between structural dental defects and systemic health. There is increasing evidence that chronic inflammation ANYWHERE in the body may be a major contributing factor to systemic disease such as diabetes, stroke, heart disease. Gum disease is the most common source of chronic inflammation.

[thewr0ngchild]

@PalmBeachSmiles if the inflamation is caused by infection, then yes of course it can effect the rest of the body, without a doubt, but I still don't see how having a small gum problem, like most people do these days, can kill you like this video points out. It sounds like scare tactics designed to sell dental care to those even hardest pressed to afford it. Where I live in the UK, dental care is still far from free on the NHS, for the work I need doing, I face charges of over £600!

[PalmBeachSmiles]

@thewr0ngchild I don't know what your background is, but I suspect it is not in healthcare. Infections in the mouth are not "small infections." A single tooth abscess can kill you. It's happened here in the U.S. even recently. But, to give you a more precise idea of how infectious gum disease is not a "small infection:" In computing the surface areas involved, in MILD periodontal disease the ulcerative area is about 8 square inches. (continued in next reply)

[PalmBeachSmiles]

That's about the size of the back of your hand. In the case of severe periodontal disease, it's about 12 square inches. Now imagine an infected ulcer that size on any other part of your body. Would that be concerning? Would it be potentially VERY dangerous? Of course, it would. The only difference is the giant ulcer in your mouth is mostly out of sight.

[PalmBeachSmiles]

@thewr0ngchild Finally, it may appear as "scare tactics" to you. But, here in the U.S., I can be held legally liable for NOT telling patients this information. Ultimately, it's not my concern whether any individual patient DECIDES to get treatment or not... as long as it is an INFORMED decision. If I've informed the patient of the potential consequences of non-treatment, then I have fulfilled my obligations. After that, it's entirely up to the patient to decide what to do... or not to do.

[innulja]

@TubeTrollster your thinking is really a bit off. Preventative care is definitely affordable, better yet how about brushing twice a day, there is no way someone would get periodontitis because of their genes. The only way you get is because of one's carelessness and ignorance. skip a trip to McDonald's here and there and everyone would afford a trip to a dentist. Blaming it on someone else is always the easiest thing to do.

[innulja]

@TubeTrollster Our immune cells are equipped with many different receptors, which regulate their function, and a mutation in any one of them could either dampen the activity of the cells or make them hyperactive, which in turn will lead to more aggressive inflammation and tissue destruction. The point here is that everything starts with personal hygiene, and no dentist will ever be able to fix that, they can only deal with the consequences.

[powl9]

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[GameRelatedStuff]

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[powl9]

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[TheRedalert7]

There were many civilizations who had perfect teeth with no cavities; who didn't even brush their teeth. It's because they had a diet rich in the essential fatty-acids previously mentioned. When later generations where exposed to the western diet of sugary, processed foods or wheat bran; their teeth rapidly developed decay. Phytic acid in bran or certain grains or nuts also leech essential fatty-acids, vitamins and minerals from the teeth. What you eat is very important.

[TheRedalert7]

I just find it strange that many dentists do not mention "Diet" or the foods you eat as being responsible for tooth decay; not bacteria. The diet has to be rich in Vitamins A, D, C, E and K, obtained from natural foods such as fish, cod liver oil, cheese, vegetables, nuts etc. Sugar has to be avoided, because it leeches essential minerals such as Magnesium, calcium, manganese etc from the teeth. There has to be a balance of phosperous/Calcium in the mouth; or a mouth alkaline instead of acidic.

[Dental40]

Yes i am agree with you.A good dentist is that which have complete knowledge about oral health.The one major thing we have to consider is that their work experience.

[Dental40]

Loved the post but the point you make is a good one. And For Periodontal Diseaseyou may check out my videos.......

[kenyasnipes99]

I have to have surgery next week for the same thing they caught it early

[Pyware50]

I'm scared now :( my gums bleed