Whole Body Effects of Inflammation
The public and scientific communities have been flooded with articles about the relationship between oral health and our whole body health. These often cite the process of inflammation.
Inflammation is the body’s response to cellular injury. It’s a protective response. It helps us recover from trauma and deal with infection from bacteria and viruses. That means the state of our oral health can be a window into our overall health.
In fact, a recent study revealed that postmenopausal women with gum disease were 14% more likely to develop cancer than those with healthy teeth and gums.
Gum disease is caused by sticky, bacteria-laden plaque that forms on teeth. Swollen gums that bleed easily indicate inflammation is present. If plaque is not regularly removed, it can progress to periodontal disease. With time, the body’s immune reaction can compromise the supporting bone structures. This can lead to tooth loss.
Source: www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/28765338
Crowning Touch
A crown may be recommended to save a weakened, cracked or damaged tooth. Other times it is used as an anchor for a bridge.
After the tooth is shaped to receive the crown, dental cement is used to hold the crown in place. With our CEREC system, we can provide the ultimate in creating and fitting dental restorations, allowing a range of dental options to be fabricated in a single day.
- Veneers, inlays & onlays, and crowns
- Dental implant abutments and crowns
- Impressions for Invisalign®
If you’d like to replace a silver or large filling, a crown may be essential to making the existing tooth structure strong and long-lasting.