Gum Disease May (Literally) Be Killing Patients. Heart-Health Dentistry Comes to Chicago and Northwest, IN
Recent information has become available that serious systemic (whole body) disease, specifically heart attack and stroke, may have much higher risk or even result from the chronic dental condition, periodontal disease.
Dyer, IN (PRWEB) March 9, 2010 -- Dr. Irfan Atcha, region's recognized expert and a prominent Dyer Dentist, is bringing specific protocols for reducing the risk from periodontal disease contributing to WHOLE BODY health issue. Because of new evidence indicating this risk and the fact that very few dentists are aware of the role of the mouth plays in general health, a limited number of dental practices nationally have been designed, "Healthy Heart Practices", Like Dr. Atcha.
Dr. James McAnally, director of the Healthy Heart Dental Program states, "Dr. Atcha is one of the only dentists in the Chicagoland area designated by the Healthy Heart Dental Program as understanding the soundness of an excellent relationship with local physicians in a joint effort to impact general health status and also capeable of fully addressing the patient's concerns from the dental perspective. Any local residents with a concern about a family histroy of heart disease, storke, or diabetes should schedule a risk screening examination with Dr. Atcha as soon as possible. It only takes 15 minutes, is painless, and could be the first step to a healthier and possibley longer life."
As treatment regimens have changed just this year, a screening is recommended for even those who previously had ‘gum disease’ treatment. If you are concerned about your general health, and not aware of what your periodontal risk may be, please call Dr. Atcha's “Heart-line” at 219-322-5084 to schedule for the screening day and for more information. Both Physicians and patients can call Dr. Atcha's 'Heart-line"
Because of the potential serious nature of this disease , Dr. Atcha will be forwarding the results of his exam to your physician and asking him/her to do two blood tests that can be done to evaluate for the risk of the disease.
Dr. Atcha and his team of Healthy-Health Experts can be found on line at www.DyerFamilyDentistry.com and www.BestIndianaDentist.com .