{"id":176,"date":"2018-05-15T15:11:48","date_gmt":"2018-05-15T15:11:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.smiledaytona.com\/blog\/?p=176"},"modified":"2025-11-06T20:27:07","modified_gmt":"2025-11-06T20:27:07","slug":"chronic-lyme-disease","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.smiledaytona.com\/blog\/chronic-lyme-disease\/","title":{"rendered":"Chronic Lyme Disease and Your Oral Health: The Surprising Connection"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Each year, about 30,000 cases of Lyme disease are reported to the CDC, but in fact, there may actually be up to 300,000 diagnosed cases each year. Most of these occur in the Northeast and Upper Midwest, but that doesn\u2019t mean that Florida residents are exempt from the possibility of getting this or another tickborne illness. Since May is Lyme Disease Awareness Month, we thought this would be the perfect opportunity for us to talk about this disease and the surprising connection between chronic Lyme disease in Daytona and oral health.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Chronic Lyme Disease \u2014 What Is It?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Lyme disease is an inflammatory disease that\u2019s usually caused by a tick bite. Its symptoms include fatigue, a rash, and flu-like symptoms. Doctors prescribe antibiotics to treat the condition, and in about 90 percent of cases, the medicine works wonderfully. It cures the infection so the affected person can get back to enjoying their everyday life without worries.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In other cases, symptoms of the disease linger even after a person has undergone a full course of treatment for Lyme disease. This is when the illness becomes known as persistent Lyme disease or chronic Lyme Disease.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Chronic Lyme Disease and Oral Health<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Oral health has an intimate connection with overall health. Indeed, the mouth is a gateway to the rest of the body, which is why it is so important to see a dentist in Daytona who is interested, not just in your teeth and gums, but also in your overall wellness.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Dental work, such as a tooth extraction, may expose a pocket of Lyme-related bacteria and cause a flare-up of your condition. However, that is no reason to avoid going to the dentist. Delaying necessary dental work will only lead you to more pain and worsened oral health problems. Neglecting oral health can also create more places in your mouth where Lyme-related bacteria can hide.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Toxicity from metals in the mouth may also contribute to Lyme symptoms. Therefore, when you need to get a cavity treated, it\u2019s best to choose metal-free restorations<\/a>. It may even be wise to replace old metal fillings with composite resin ones. However, this should be done carefully in order to reduce your risk of complications from Lyme disease.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Dentists Help Diagnose Lyme Disease<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Sometimes, Lyme disease presents itself in symptoms such as headaches and orofacial pain, both of which may be mistaken as symptoms of a TMJ disorder. It is important that dentists be aware of the possibility of Lyme disease so they can refer patients to a physician when appropriate. This is especially true for patients who spend a lot of time in rural settings and who don\u2019t have any obvious dental problems but are still experiencing unpleasant oral health symptoms.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you have chronic Lyme disease, please don\u2019t neglect your oral health! Your smile, and your overall health, will be grateful for your diligence.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

About The Author<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

At Water\u2019s Edge Dental, Dr. Mike Rolfes<\/a> treats patients in the Port Orange community with experience and expertise, providing comprehensive care all under one roof. He places and restores dental implants in-house, so you don\u2019t need to work with an outside provider. To learn more about dental implants or to schedule a consultation, visit his website<\/a> or call (386) 516-4351.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Each year, about 30,000 cases of Lyme disease are reported to the CDC, but in fact, there may actually be up to 300,000 diagnosed cases each year. Most of these occur in the Northeast and Upper Midwest, but that doesn\u2019t mean that Florida residents are exempt from the possibility of getting this or another tickborne […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-176","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-uncategorized"],"yoast_head":"\nChronic Lyme Disease and Your Oral Health: The Surprising Connection<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Chronic Lyme disease in Daytona has a strong connection with what goes in your mouth. 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