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GUM PROBLEMS AFFECT SEXUAL PERFORMANCE
According to some recent research studies in Turkey universities, problems related to sexuality are three times more common in men who have gum problems than others.
The intraoral region is an area open to all kinds of external influences where there is intense germ activity. It is home to many diseases, especially teeth and gums. Diseases such as caries, tooth root inflammation, abscess and cyst formation in the later stages pose serious problems in this area. In addition, gum disease, as an infectious disease that affects the tissues surrounding and supporting the tooth, leads to the loss of even teeth that never have caries.
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Long-term gum swelling, red or bleeding gums, tooth sensitivity and bad breath; they can be signals of gum diseases and, if not treated in a timely manner, can have serious consequences for your entire body. Dental and gum diseases are a risk factor for heart disease, pregnancy, diabetes, and respiratory diseases.
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TRIGGERING A HEART ATTACK
People with an intraoral infection had 32 percent more heart attacks compared to people without an infection. Individuals with advanced gingivitis and dental diseases have a 26 percent higher risk of developing heart disease than healthy people. Again, men younger than 50 years of age with advanced gingivitis have a 70 percent higher risk of developing heart disease than their healthy counterparts. Severe gingivitis and dental diseases adversely affect the control of diabetes mellitus. It has also been revealed that there is an improvement in the control of blood values of diabetics after gum treatment.
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CAUSES PREMATURE BIRTH
Again, problems such as premature birth, low birth weight, and infant death in the womb are observed in mothers with advanced gingivitis and dental diseases. People with dental and gum disease can develop lung infections by inhaling saliva. Plaque that accumulates in the tooth in high-risk patients with poor oral hygiene acts as a source of microbes that trigger respiratory diseases. Bacteria and viruses that cause lung diseases in high-risk patients, such as patients requiring intensive care and home care, accumulate in the mouth. For this reason, it is very important to make oral hygiene appropriate. It is recommended that patients with systemic conditions that fall into the high-risk group eliminate the risk factors that they will create by starting dental treatment before starting treatment.
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According to a recent study conducted in Turkey, it has been stated that gum disease causes common vascular pathologies in the body in people and this condition can lead to erection problems. It has been stated that erectile dysfunction is three times more common in men who have gum problems compared to others, and dental problems have been observed more often in patients who have erection problems.
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So is it possible to determine if you have gum diseases that have such serious consequences? We have prepared two mini-tests that can give you an idea about this.
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IS MY GUM SICK?
You can find out if you have symptoms of gum disease by answering the following questions:
Test 1:
1- Do you have pain in your mouth?
2- Do your gums bleed when brushing your teeth or eating?
3- Have you noticed a gap in your teeth?
4- Are there swelling or tenderness in your gums?
5- Have you noticed a pull on your gums or do you think your teeth look longer than before?
6- Do you have a bad breath that goes on all the time?
7- Have you noticed inflammation between dec teeth and gums?
8- Have you noticed a difference in your teeth when you close your teeth and bite them?
9- Have you had any sores on your mouth? If you say yes to any of these questions, you have the symptoms of gum disease. Take action to protect your gums and see your dentist immediately.
Test 2:
Are you at risk of developing gum disease?
1- Do you have diabetes at the level that requires using insulin? If yes, add 20 points.
2- Do you smoke more than 10 cigarettes a day? If yes, add 20 points.
3- Do you have diabetes at a level that does not require the use of insulin? If yes, add 10 points.
4- Have you been treated for gum disease and do you go to your dentist regularly for it? Add 10 points if no.
5- Have you had a tooth pulled due to gum disease in the last 3 years? If yes, add 9 points.
6- Do you have your dental stones cleaned at least once a year? Add 7 points if no.
7- Do you brush your teeth at least once a day? Add 4 points if no.
8- Do you clean your teeth by flossing at least once a day? Add 4 points if no.
9- Do your gums bleed when brushing your teeth or flossing? If yes, add 4 points.
10- Are you over 50 years old? If yes, add 4 points.
11- Do your gums hurt when brushing your teeth or flossing? If yes, add 3 points.
12- Have you noticed that your gums are receding ? If yes, add 3 points.
13- Do you have sensitivity in your teeth when brushing your teeth? If yes, add 2 points.
The total test score :_______________________ .
If your score is 15 or more, you have a very high risk of gum disease. Next, you should consult with your Antalya specialist dentist and get information about what to do and how to plan a treatment in Turkey.
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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.
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