dental health in ontario

Hello,


Fiona and I are starting a petition regarding dental health in


Ontario.


We are going to present this petition along with a fact sheet about


how important dental health is, to the local MP to see what can be done.


We believe that OHIP should cover the cost of emergency dental care


for adults in Ontario or at least offer a benefit plan for families with


lower incomes.


Below are some facts about what can happen to people with gum disease


and tooth decay.


Please help us out by copying this email and pasting it on a new message, signing your name and passing it along to others.


When we reach 500 names we would appreciate it if that person could


send a copy back to us at [email protected]


On behalf of our families and others in town we would like to send you our deepest thanks.








Dental disease is an epidemic. Ninety percent of the population


suffers from some form of this disease. Between 30 and 50 percent of the


population has periodontal disease, the most destructive form of dental disease.


Untreated, dental disease can lead to:


Gum Disease


Dental Abscesses


Tooth Decay


Tooth Loss


Bad Breath


Unsightly Teeth


Root Canals


Allergies


Pain & Discomfort


Anyone who has experienced any of the above dental problems can


attest to the fact that they are no fun to deal with. But dental disease also


generates a great deal of stress and over 50\% of the population suffer


some degree of fear and anxiety because of it. In addition, dental treatment


can be very time consuming and expensive, especially when added up over a


lifetime.


Effects of Gum Disease on Your Health


Of course all that is bad enough but the damaging effects of dental disease are not limited to the teeth and gums. It can and does negatively impact the overall health of the body. Yet, as destructive as dental disease can be, most people,


including many dentists and physicians, still believe that the damage it does is


limited to the oral cavity. But the fact is that numerous scientific


studies no longer support that long-held assumption. We now know that


gum disease can contribute to and increase the risk and severity of


heart attack;


stroke;


diabetes;


low preterm birth weights;


respiratory disease;


osteoporosis;


digestive disorders; and


It can also severely stress the immune system and lower the bodys


resistance to infections.





Christine and Fiona