Do you know what a periodontal disease is? No ? Well, rest assured, you are not alone. According to a survey of a population sample, 85 % of French people admit that they are ill -informed or completely ignorant of these diseases, more commonly known as “gum disease”. This affirmation emanated from an investigation carried out by Ipsos among 2,000 French. Even when we are concerned! Because two in three French people say they regularly feel “symptoms evocative of periodontal diseases Without knowing it.
Bleeding, sensitivity of teeth or gums are all signs that suggest a disease. “Dental surgeons confirm this: 82 % often meet patients who bleed gums when they brush their teeth,” says the French Union for Oral Health. However, it should be noted that the study carried by the UFSBD Was co -financed with Haleon, a British multinational company specializing in consumer health care. You no doubt know some of its brands such as Sensodyne and Aquafresh toothpaste, or even Voltaren and even Advil anti-inflammatory drugs. It is therefore the interest of the company to offer a further follow -up.
Save money through prevention
But beyond Haleon’s only interests, a whole profession is mobilizing to publicize periodontal diseases. Almost all of the dental surgeons questioned (250 in this study) ensure that a greater prevention would save money on dental care, avoiding heavy and invasive treatments, “the UFSBD said in a press release.
For its president, there is even an urgency to act because the situation deteriorates over the years. “Periodontal diseases are a more visible phenomenon today due to the results of the prevention of carriers who are translated as adults who keep their teeth in the mouth more and more despite the age of age,” said Benoît Perrier in the press release.
Health risks
According to UFSBD, tissue degradation can be linked to poor oral hygiene. But not only. Poor diet, stress, addictions and even links with other diseases such as diabetes, HIV or chemotherapy treatments help degrade our tissues. A word of advice: consult before it is too serious. Especially since they can cause other much more serious complications.
