The Mouth-Body Connection

The Evidence Behind the Connection

Gum disease, especially in its moderate to advanced stages, is a chronic inflammatory condition. Left untreated, it doesn’t stay isolated in your mouth—it contributes to inflammation throughout the body. Bacteria from infected gums can enter the bloodstream and trigger immune responses that stress vital systems.

Studies have linked periodontal disease to:

• Heart disease and stroke
  
• Type 2 diabetes (and poor glycemic control)
  
• Pregnancy complications and low birth weight
  
• Alzheimer’s and cognitive decline
  
• Rheumatoid arthritis and joint inflammation
  
• Respiratory disease
  
• Chronic kidney disease
  

At Angha Perio, we treat the mouth with an understanding of the entire body’s ecosystem—not just the teeth and gums.

A Medical-Dental Collaborative Model

We recognize that periodontal disease is not always a dental issue alone. For many patients, it’s closely tied to underlying medical conditions. That’s why we routinely collaborate with:

• Primary care physicians
  
• Cardiologists
  
• Endocrinologists
  
• OB/GYNs
  
• Rheumatologists
  
• Other medical specialists
  

Our interdisciplinary approach allows us to:

• Share diagnostic information, including salivary bacteria profiles and inflammation risk
  
• Coordinate treatment plans for complex medical-dental cases
  
• Track changes in systemic health through oral indicators
  
• Support physician-guided disease management with better oral care
  

This is especially important for patients with chronic illnesses, immunocompromised conditions, or a history of inflammation-related disease.

Education That Empowers Better Health

Part of our role is helping patients understand the “why” behind our treatments. Through tools like the HealthyGumz™ Assessment, we make your gum health visible, trackable, and relevant to your whole-body wellness.

We also offer:

• Salivary diagnostics to analyze oral bacteria and inflammation
  
• Nutritional counselling to support immune function and healing
  
• Education on oral-systemic links during every visit
  
• Preventive strategies that benefit your gums and systemic health
  

Our care plans are tailored not just to your dental needs—but to your life, your conditions, and your goals.

Who Benefits Most from This Approach?

• Patients with heart disease, high blood pressure, or vascular issues
  
• Those managing diabetes, autoimmune disease, or inflammatory conditions
  
• Pregnant patients seeking healthy outcomes
  
• Anyone seeking to lower systemic inflammation and optimize overall wellness
  
• Patients whose physicians have recommended oral-systemic collaboration
  

We believe this integrated model of care should be the standard—not the exception—for periodontal treatment.