Heart Health Linked to Gum Health.Recent Studies Connect Gum Disease gum disease Dentistry Gingival disease, often in the form of gingivitis and bone loss 2º to toxins produced by bacteria in plaque accumulating along the gum line Clinical Early–painless bleeding; pain appears with advanced GD as bone loss around the and Heart Disease; Waterpik[R]'s Ultra Dental Water Jet Marks American Heart Month by Encouraging Consumers to Proactively Reduce Risk FORT COLLINS, Colo. -- February is American Heart Month and Water Pik, Inc. is on a mission to alert consumers about the definitive link between periodontal (or gum) disease and cardiovascular disease Cardiovascular disease Disease that affects the heart and blood vessels. Mentioned in: Lipoproteins Test cardiovascular disease . Left untreated, periodontal disease Periodontal Disease Definition Periodontal diseases are a group of diseases that affect the tissues that support and anchor the teeth. Left untreated, periodontal disease results in the destruction of the gums, alveolar bone (the part of the jaws where increases plaque build up, which can contribute to blood clots and may ultimately result in heart disease. While keeping plaque to a minimum may sound daunting daunt tr.v. daunt·ed, daunt·ing, daunts To abate the courage of; discourage. See Synonyms at dismay. [Middle English daunten, from Old French danter, from Latin , the Waterpik[R] Ultra Dental Water Jet provides an easy, effortless way to proactively maintain healthy gums and teeth, which, in turn, will significantly control and reduce the chances of periodontal disease by effectively removing harmful bacteria and debris often missed with traditional brushing and flossing flossing, n the mechanical cleansing of interproximal tooth surfaces with stringlike, waxed or unwaxed dental floss or tape. flossing aids, n. . In fact, a clinical study conducted by the University of Nebraska confirmed that the Waterpik[R] Ultra Dental Water Jet was up to 93 percent more effective in reducing gum bleeding, and up to 52 percent more effective in reducing gum inflammation than flossing -- two leading indicators of gum disease1. "As the American Heart Association American Heart Association (AHA), n.pr a national voluntary health agency that has the goal of increasing public and medical awareness of cardiovascular diseases and stroke, and thereby reducing the number of associated deaths and disabilities. advocates the development of a healthy routine to combat heart disease, we urge Americans to look at proactive ways to step up their oral health care routine," says Deborah Lyle, a registered dental hygienist. "The Waterpik[R] Ultra Dental Water Jet can easily fit into your daily regime. It gently cleans deep between teeth and below the gum line helping to reduce the risk of gum bleeding and inflammation -- and in doing so, does your heart good too." Key product benefits of the Waterpik[R] Ultra Dental Water Jet include: * An advanced pressure control system with 10 custom settings for a personalized experience * A contemporary, compact design that is 20% smaller than previous models, and is significantly quieter * A reservoir lid with tip storage, to keep the reservoir clean and to neatly stow away extra tips * A range of accessories including three standard jet tips, three tongue cleaners, a Pik Pocket[R] tip (for extra gentle cleaning below the gumline) and a new orthodontic orthodontic (ôr´th  dän´tik),adj tip, to clean around braces or other dental work The Waterpik[R] Ultra Dental Water Jet is available at mass, drug, specialty and department stores for a suggested retail price of $59.99. About Water Pik Inc. Water Pik Inc. is a leading developer, manufacturer and marketer of innovative personal healthcare products. The Company has developed and introduced many products that are considered the first of their kind and have led to the formation of new markets, including the dental water jet, automatic toothbrush, pool heater and pulsating shower massage. The Company's products are sold through a variety of channels, including home centers, mass-merchandisers, drug store chains and specialty retailers. For more information, visit the Water Pik web site at www.waterpik.com. 1 Barnes CM et al. Comparison of Irrigation irrigation, in agriculture, artificial watering of the land. Although used chiefly in regions with annual rainfall of less than 20 in. (51 cm), it is also used in wetter areas to grow certain crops, e.g., rice. to Floss as an adjunct to toothbrushing: effect on bleeding, gingivitis gingivitis (jĭn'jəvī`tĭs), inflammation of the gums. It may be acute, subacute, chronic, or recurrent. The gums usually become red, swollen, and spongy, and bleed easily. and supragingival plaque. J Clin Dent 2005; 16(3): 71-77. Based on facial surfaces measured at day 28. |
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