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Will Periodntal Disease Be Cured?

Tuesday, December 22, 2009

Curing Periodontal Disease?

We are all healthier today because of the advances that the medical community has made. From antibiotics to surgical procedures to vaccines we are in better health than ever before. Polio has been eradicated because of a vaccine as have many other diseases. Another disease that may be on way to a defeat is periodontal disease.

Periodontal disease is a serious disease that has impact on our bodies well beyond just the gingival tissues. It is well documented that periodontal disease is directly associated with cardiovascular disease, diabetes and low birth weight babies. It is often asymptomatic with the infection progressing into severe stages without any pain or minimal symptoms.

That could change with a vaccine being developed at the University of Melbourne and CSL, in the Cooperative Research Centre for Oral Health Science. According to Eric Reynolds, CEO of the CRC for Oral Health Science and the head of the University of Melbourne’s Dental School; “The vaccine will provide dentists and patients with a specific treatment, which prevents disease progression, rather than managing its symptoms and damaging consequences.”

Should you have any questions regarding periodontal disease and your dental health, please do not hesitate to contact us to arrange for a comprehensive examination to determine the level of your periodontal health. Call us 561-394-9000 and we will find a time for your appointment that works best with your schedule.

Kenneth A. Mogell, D.M.D.