Get Virtual Care
For Businesses
About Us
A member asked:
I have periondontal disease.i am 57. i am trying to see dentist. is it possible for overall health to improve if i get it treated or is it too late .
4 doctors weighed in across 3 answers
Periodontist: Go right to a specialist! even if your dentist says they can treat your problem, i believe a periodontist is best to handle your problem with the best outcome. The treatment plan will be thorough and proper. Don't delay, it's never too late.
Answered 6/12/2013
5.1k views
Improving health: It's never too late to make changes, eliminate bad habits, establish good ones, and improve your health. See a physician to improve your overall medical health and a periodontist (and general dentist) to improve you dental health. The two are interrelated.
Answered 6/13/2013
5.1k views
Periondontal disease: Periodontal infections set up a low to medium systemic infection process to lower your immune system. Periodontal disease can also cause infections in your heart which can become life threatening.
Answered 12/31/2016
5.1k views
Related Questions
A member asked:
I can't find a dentist to help me. Do to health issues ie osteoperosis my teeth have thinned and break off at base of gum line. I look HORIBLE. I need to get started now. I have money comming in in about 8 months. But I'm so EMBARRESED I am on Medicare th
8 doctors weighed in across 4 answers
A member asked:
Can my untreated teeth be detrimental to my health? I have over $8000 worth of work to get done. With $0 i'm afraid my health will start deteriorating i'm only 25 years old. Should i start making my burial arrangements? Or are there any dentists that do
7 doctors weighed in across 5 answers
People also searched for:
My Implant crown fell off yesterday (Thursday) and I can't get in to see my dentist until late Tuesday. My question is how do I properly take care of the screw that is sticking out of my gum until then? And my mouth in general until then?
Holistic dentist extracted my root canals & my health & symptoms improved dramatically. why are doctors & dentists so uneducated on this!?
I haven't been to the dentist in 6 years. i have dental disease. i don't know how bad it is. today is sept 5th. i couldn't get a dentist appointment until nov 1st. is this too long?
How fast does gum disease progress? I think i might have gum disease. I'm wondering how long i can wait to see my dentist before it gets really serious.
How to reduce gum disease? When my dentist measured my gum depth at my appointment two weeks ago, just about all of them were either 4 or 5, and she says i need to get those down before my next appointment. I brush every day, so i don't know what else i
Didn't find what you're looking for?
90,000 U.S. doctors in 147 specialties are here to answer your questions or offer you advice, prescriptions, and more.
Ask your questionMore of what we treat
Download HealthTap
Video visit and message your doctor
