PERODONTAL DISEASE AND DIABETES
Neglecting your teeth could be seriously bad for your health!!
Its no secret that a lackadisical approach to dental care leads to fillings and gum diseases but latest evidence suggests that it could also cause DIABETES AND HEART DISEASES!!!
PERIODONTAL DISEASES are infections of structures around teeth which include gums,periodontal ligament and bone. In early stage of periodontal disease, Gingivitis( infection of gums) affects only gums and later on it may relate to Diabetes and Heart disease.
Gum bleeding is a sign that you are risk of gum disease.
Continued gum bleeding may be due to serious medical conditions like Leukaemia and Platelet disorders.
Uncontrolled diabetes are more likely to develop Periodontal infections because they are more susceptible to contracting infections due to compromised immune system.
Opportunistic mirobes and bacteria around gums can elicit an inflammatory response.
HOW GUM INFECTION OCCURS
It starts with a white sticky layer on the surface of teeth and around the gums which is a niche of various tupes of bacteria, starch and sugars along with saliva.
Consequently this plaque mineralises to form Calculus which is yellow hard coating and cannot be removed with toothbrush.
HOW DIABETES IS LINKED TO PERIODONTAL DISEASE
1. High glucose levels in saliva promote growth of bacteria leading to gum disease.
2 .People with diabetes who smoke are far more likely to develop gum disease than people who smoke and do not have diabetes.
3.Resistance to infection in diabetes is slowed down as compared to non diabetic person.
4. Poor oral hygiene aggravates the situation.
SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS
1. Bleeding from gums.
2.Swollen gums
3. Loose teeth
4 Bone loss
5.Bad breath
6. Frequent loose dentures.
HOW TO PREVENT GUM DISEASE
1. Maintained Oral hygiene
2. Cessation of smoking habit
3. Regular dental checkups
4. Healthy diet and meal plan.
Dr Sunanda Gogia
Happy Tooth Dental Clinic
23 first floor , Sethi arcade
Sec 76 Noida
Neglecting your teeth could be seriously bad for your health!!
Its no secret that a lackadisical approach to dental care leads to fillings and gum diseases but latest evidence suggests that it could also cause DIABETES AND HEART DISEASES!!!
PERIODONTAL DISEASES are infections of structures around teeth which include gums,periodontal ligament and bone. In early stage of periodontal disease, Gingivitis( infection of gums) affects only gums and later on it may relate to Diabetes and Heart disease.
Gum bleeding is a sign that you are risk of gum disease.
Continued gum bleeding may be due to serious medical conditions like Leukaemia and Platelet disorders.
Uncontrolled diabetes are more likely to develop Periodontal infections because they are more susceptible to contracting infections due to compromised immune system.
Opportunistic mirobes and bacteria around gums can elicit an inflammatory response.
HOW GUM INFECTION OCCURS
It starts with a white sticky layer on the surface of teeth and around the gums which is a niche of various tupes of bacteria, starch and sugars along with saliva.
Consequently this plaque mineralises to form Calculus which is yellow hard coating and cannot be removed with toothbrush.
HOW DIABETES IS LINKED TO PERIODONTAL DISEASE
1. High glucose levels in saliva promote growth of bacteria leading to gum disease.
2 .People with diabetes who smoke are far more likely to develop gum disease than people who smoke and do not have diabetes.
3.Resistance to infection in diabetes is slowed down as compared to non diabetic person.
4. Poor oral hygiene aggravates the situation.
SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS
1. Bleeding from gums.
2.Swollen gums
3. Loose teeth
4 Bone loss
5.Bad breath
6. Frequent loose dentures.
HOW TO PREVENT GUM DISEASE
1. Maintained Oral hygiene
2. Cessation of smoking habit
3. Regular dental checkups
4. Healthy diet and meal plan.
Dr Sunanda Gogia
Happy Tooth Dental Clinic
23 first floor , Sethi arcade
Sec 76 Noida
