Posted by Wayne H. Mori on Jul 13 2021, 10:58 AM
Gum disease is a serious oral health condition. In fact, researchers have found a link between gum disease and several health conditions like diabetes, heart disease, respiratory diseases, osteoporosis, and cancer.
When you have gum disease, your body is teeming with harmful bacteria. These microorganisms make their way down the bloodstream to wreak havoc on your vital organs.
Wellness periodontal therapy came into being to address this pressing issue and to foster the mouth-body relationship. Dr. Wayne H Mori, DMD, in Portland, Oregon, offers a host of comprehensive dental treatments like periodontal wellness therapies to help you retain your smile and maintain your health.
In this blog, we’ll explain what this new therapy is all about.
Wellness periodontal therapy is a subset of wellness dentistry, a new approach that aims to extend the benefits of dentistry to the whole body.
The treatments offered hinge on the belief that oral health and your overall health are two sides of the same coin.
Dentists specializing in wellness therapy like Dr. Mori have the expertise and tools to identify the early onset of health conditions. By doing so, they help you take the necessary steps to improve both your oral health and address other health concerns.
Here are a few of the main advantages of opting for wellness periodontal therapy:
Wellness periodontal therapy allows dentists like Dr. Mori to spot the onset of dental issues like gum disease. By treating them early on, you will save the money you would otherwise spend on advanced and more complex procedures.
Gum diseases can lead to premature childbirth, stroke, arthritis, and dementia. A dental office visit during which Dr. Mori will assess your oral health can help identify gum disease and allow you to take the necessary steps to alleviate the situation before it aggravates.
Regularly visiting Dr. Mori for a wellness check will help keep tooth decay and other similar conditions at bay.
To learn more about the wellness periodontal therapy provided by Dr. W.H. Mori in Portland, Oregon, contact us at (503) 230-8814, book an appointment online, or walk into our office at 700 NE Multnomah, St Suite 850, Portland, OR 97232.
