Sally Cram

Board-certified Periodontist. 25+ years experience. I'll help you keep your teeth, place implants and treat receding gums if you've got problems. It won't hurt!

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.@American_Heart says knowing your blood pressure numbers is key to a longer, healthier life. Yes! I’d added that knowing the status of your oral health is also key. Make changes that matter in 2018. #HeartMonth #LoveYourGums #OralHealth https://t.co/BbzpTj24oH

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#heartdisease is still the leading killer of Americans. #HeartMonth https://t.co/EWH95BPN5t

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Lots of good sources for news about #hearthealth. Follow @American_Heart @HeartNews. Also @WHO is sharing imp info about the deadly toll heart disease takes around the world. #BeatNCDs https://t.co/s0HrSL4NS5

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Caring for your gums with the help of a periodontist is a key component of ensuring your wellbeing beyond the mouth. This is what periodontists call the perio-systemic link. Click to learn more about the peri-systemic link. https://t.co/897aODRGYQ

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February is Heart Health Month and it’s just around the corner. As you think about improving your own heart health, start with #oralhealth. Did you know Chinese researchers have found a link between periodontal treatment and reduced blood pressure? https://t.co/FzTVKvEgUy

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While you're steady on your NY resolutions, consider seeing a periodontist, especially if it's been years since you've seen a dentist and your gums are tender, swollen or there’s just something not quite right? #FindAPerio #LoveYourGums

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Exposed tooth roots are the result of gum recession. Your periodontist can perform a gum graft surgery to repair the defect and help to prevent further recession and bone loss. https://t.co/mIFx3qjryI

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Periodontal infection causes bone loss -> Bone loss causes tooth loss -> tooth loss causes more bone loss which causes, you guessed it, more tooth loss! #LoveYourGums

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Did you know? Periodontal infection is the cause of 75% of all adult tooth loss. It can destroy parts of your jawbone, leading to tooth loss. The trouble is, it can be easy to miss the early signs of periodontal disease. This is another good reason to #FindAPerio #LoveYourGums

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What do #gumdisease and #heartdiease have in common? For starters, if you have one, you are more likely to have the other:
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#Gumdiease bacteria have been implicated in increasing your risk for esophageal cancer. https://t.co/OhEw32DZ9g

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4/ #oralhealth and combating inflammation matters for your total body health. The two are intricately linked. When it comes to your teeth and gums, and really your entire body, think prevention before intervention!

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3/It matters for your mouth. As I said before, a model mouth starts with a periodontist: https://t.co/1pVex3BaPi #LoveYourGums #OralHealth

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2/I’ve talked a lot about inflammation because it plays a major role in periodontitis and recent studies are showing this more and more. It matters for your whole body. Dental care may help lower blood pressure, reduce the risk of chronic gut issues, cancer

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1/People who are overweight are more likely to have #gumdisease. Why? Inflammation. #oralhealth https://t.co/KMeyCljHp6

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Has it been years since you’ve seen a dentist? Do you know your gums are tender, swollen or there’s just something not quite right? You can see a periodontist straight away – you don’t necessarily need a referral from a dentist. #FindAPerio #LoveYourGums

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There’s only one type of medical professional that specializes in gum health and care: periodontists. https://t.co/yhyf0qoNj7

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Chinese researchers have found a link between periodontal treatment and reduced blood pressure: https://t.co/FzTVKvEgUy

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Tobacco use is a major risk factor of #GumDisease. Detection can be difficult because tobacco masks common symptoms https://t.co/NClC20Yx8A

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Do you have dental coverage, but are skipping #dentalcare? The consequences can go beyond your teeth and gums. #oralhealth https://t.co/NQe9Fgk66C