wellness periodontics and gum health
Maintaining a healthy smile is about more than bright, clean teeth. It’s about understanding the essential connection between oral health and overall well-being. At Oak Hills Periodontics, we’ve embraced the concept of wellness periodontics, a holistic approach to periodontal care that recognizes the profound impact a healthy mouth has on the rest of the body.
What is Wellness Periodontics?
Wellness periodontics isn’t just about treating gum disease when it happens. It’s about a proactive, preventative philosophy that keeps your gums healthy and, in turn, supports your total body wellness.
Your gums act as a gateway between your oral cavity and the rest of your body. When your gums are healthy, they act as a protective barrier against harmful bacteria. But when gum health declines, bacteria can enter the bloodstream and potentially lead to systemic health problems.
This interconnectedness has reshaped how we think about periodontal care. Wellness periodontics prioritizes prevention, early intervention, and education to help patients not just avoid gum disease but also promote overall vitality.
Oral health is about more than maintaining a brilliant smile. It plays an integral role in overall well-being, a connection that Dr. Pamela Ray of Oak Hills Periodontics in San Antonio, Texas, is deeply committed to highlighting. By focusing on wellness periodontics, Dr. Ray emphasizes a holistic approach to gum health that recognizes its significant impact on the rest of the body.
At Oak Hills Periodontics, Dr. Ray brings years of experience and a patient-focused philosophy to the forefront of periodontal care. Her expert understanding of the link between oral health and systemic health helps patients maintain not just healthier gums, but a healthier body as a whole. Dr. Ray frequently educates her patients about the profound links between gum disease and conditions that affect the entire body. Current research has revealed several ways that poor gum health can contribute to systemic illnesses, including:
- Heart Disease
- Diabetes
- Pregnancy Complications
- Respiratory Conditions
- Cognitive Decline
For Dr. Pamela Ray, wellness periodontics is about more than preventing gum disease. It’s about empowering patients to protect their overall health through proactive and personalized care. Whether someone needs guidance managing a specific condition or simply aims to maintain good oral health, her practice offers an environment of education, support, and expertise.
Take the Next Step
Patients who are ready to incorporate wellness periodontics into their health regimen are encouraged to reach out to Oak Hills Periodontics. With Dr. Ray and her team, they’ll receive the kind of care designed not just to enhance their smile, but to
support their overall well-being for years to come.
A healthy smile starts with healthy gums, and Dr. Ray is here to guide every step of the way. Schedule your appointment today by
calling our office at (210) 616-0980.
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Oak Hills Periodontics
Board Certified Periodontists
Dr. Gabriella Diaz + Dr. Pamela Ray
5419 Fredericksburg Rd.
San Antonio, TX 78229
Call: (210) 616-0980
Monday, Tuesday, & Thursday:
7:30am – 4:00pm
Wednesday: Closed
Friday: 7:30am – 12pm
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