DIABETES CAN INCREASE GUM PROBLEMS

Reading time is 3 mins

.
.
ACTIVE DIABETES DISEASE CAN INCREASE GUM PROBLEMS

The researchers found that diabetes increases the predisposition to gum disease. Even the latest evidence strongly suggests that gum disease makes diabetes worse.

Turkey Medicals Dentistry Co-ordinator – we have compiled questions related to the topic of gum problems, which are especially often asked…

What is the relationship between diabetes and gum diseases?

There are more than 300 types of bacteria in the mouth. Diabetics have a much higher risk of developing gum disease than normal people.

And this situation leads to the fact that millions of people lose their teeth.

As with any infection, gum disease makes it difficult to control blood sugar levels in diabetics.

Diabetes leads to thickening of the vessels, slowing down the flow of nutrients and the process of removing waste. As a result, the durability of the gums and bone decreases and the infection spreads.

Researchers have found that diabetes mellitus increases the predisposition to gum disease.

Even the latest evidence strongly suggests that gum disease makes diabetes worse.

Many diabetics with gum disease struggle to balance their blood sugar levels. As a result, insulin needs increase, the infection in the mouth can easily spread, and this infection can even pass into the blood.
.

In cases of severe gingivitis and gum disease, even a simple brushing or flossing can cause bacteria to enter the blood, endangering overall body health.

.
Experts believe that gum disease treatment in Turkey can reduce the ups and downs in blood sugar levels. This, in turn, reduces the risk of sugar-related retinopathy (retinal disruption that causes blindness caused by diabetes) and damage to the vessels.

Diabetics are also prone to diseases such as thrush and fungus, which cause white spots on the tongue. These infections are caused by a high level of glucose in the saliva. Another oral symptom of uncontrolled or undetectable diabetes is dry mouth, which often causes bad breath.

The risk of developing gum disease in smokers is five times higher than that of normal people. Diabetics aged 45 years or older who smoke have a 20-fold greater risk of developing severe gum disease.

.
IT CAN CLOG THE VESSELS AND FORM CLOTS

What is the relationship between heart disease and gum disease?

If your doctor says that your cholesterol is too high and your risk of developing heart disease is twice that of normal people, would you do something about it? Many people do.

Patients meets with a Turkish dietitian, enters into a regime or, more simply, changes the way he eats.

Now you have discovered that gum disease doubles the risk of heart disease, and you are one of a million people who complain of this condition.

Can you arrange an appointment with your dentist?

According to some studies, gum disease is a stronger risk factor than many causes associated with heart disease (hypertension, high cholesterol, age, gender). Intraoral bacteria can affect the damaged heart, and some bacteria found in the mouth can cause platelets to accumulate.

It is noted that the risk of developing a fatal heart attack in people with gum disease is twice as high as in people without gum disease; the risk of having a stroke is about three times higher.

It is estimated that the most common type of streptococcus from intraoral bacteria enters the bloodstream through open wounds.

Bacteria cause an increase in platelets, blocking blood vessels and forming a blood clot that affects the heart valve.
Avoid risk factors such as tobacco use that can lead to gum disease.

Systemic disorders that make the intraoral tissues vulnerable to infection, such as diabetes, can make gum disease much more severe. Many medications used can adversely affect your teeth and gums by reducing the flow of saliva.

.
.
.
.

Follow me
President of Organ Transplant Center at MedicalPark Hospital Antalya

Turkey's world-renowned organ transplant specialist. Dr. Demirbaş has 104 international publications and 102 national publications.

Physician's Resume:

Born on August 7, 1963 in Çorum, Prof. Dr. Alper Demirbaş has been continuing his work as the President of MedicalPark Antalya Hospital Organ Transplantation Center since 2008.

Prof. who performed the first tissue incompatible kidney transplant in Turkey, the first blood type incompatible kidney transplant, the first kidney-pancreas transplant program and the first cadaveric donor and live donor liver transplant in Antalya. Dr. As of August 2016, Alper Demirbaş has performed 4900 kidney transplants, 500 liver transplants and 95 pancreas transplants.

In addition to being the chairman of 6 national congresses, he has also been an invited speaker at 12 international and 65 national scientific congresses. Dr. Alper Demirbaş was married and the father of 1 girl and 1 boy.

Awards:

Eczacibasi Medical Award of 2002, Akdeniz University Service Award of 2005, Izder Medical Man of the Year Award of 2006, BÖHAK Medical Man of the Year Award of 2007, Sabah Mediterranean Newspaper Scientist of the Year Award of 2007, ANTIKAD Scientist of the Year Award of 2009, Social Ethics Association Award of 2010, Işık University Medical Man of the Year Award of 2015, VTV Antalya's Brand Value Award of 2015.

Certificates:

Doctor of Medicine Degree Hacettepe University Faculty of Medicine Ankara, General Surgeon Ministry of Health Turkey EKFMG (0-477-343-8), University of Miami School of Medicine Member of Multiple Organ Transplant, ASTS Multiorgan Transplant Scholarship. Lecturer at Kyoto University. Lecturer at University of Essen, Research assistant at the University of Cambridge .

Professional Members:

American Society of Transplant Surgeons, American Transplantation Society Nominated, Middle East and Southern Africa Council Transplantation Society 2007, International Liver Transplantation Association, Turkish Transplantation Association, Turkish Society of Surgery, Turkish Hepatobiliary Surgery Association.

Disclaimer:

Our website contents consist of articles approved by our Web and Medical Editorial Board with the contributions of our physicians. Our contents are prepared only for informational purposes for public benefit. Be sure to consult your doctor for diagnosis and treatment.
Medically Reviewed by Professor Doctor Alper Demirbaş
Follow me