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Gum disease, also called periodontal disease, is extremely common. In fact, some experts estimate that it afflicts around half of adults in the U.S.! Sadly, the seriousness of gum disease is often underestimated. In fact, it can spark an inflammatory reaction that affects your head-to-toe health. What exactly are the dangers of dental inflammation? This blog post explains what you should know.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

The Problem with Inflammation<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Inflammation is part of your body\u2019s immune response. It occurs when your system detects an infection or is trying to heal an injury. Acute inflammation, <\/strong>which only lasts for a short period of time,is a good thing because it can help you to recover from various illnesses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Chronic inflammation, <\/strong>however, is a bad thing. Some health conditions can cause long-term inflammation that puts your immune system in a constant state of red alert. It can damage healthy tissues throughout the body and lead to an increased risk of many diseases, including cardiovascular disease, type 2 diabetes, autoimmune disorders, and certain types of cancer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Gum Disease and Chronic Inflammation<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Gum disease is an infection of the gum tissue. Without treatment, it may be present for months or even years at a time. As long as it remains unaddressed, it is contributing to your body\u2019s overall burden of inflammation. In other words, it is a local infection that does not stay local. It is associated with an increased risk of many health problems, such as heart attack, stroke, diabetes, and more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It is also worth noting that gum disease and other inflammation-related illnesses have common risk factors, such as a poor diet, chronic stress, a lack of physical activity, and more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A Healthy Mouth Supports a Healthy Body<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Given the seriousness of gum disease, it is important that you take steps to prevent and\/or manage this issue. Here are some practical actions that may help:<\/p>\n\n\n\n