Association between Oral Health and Diabetes:
Oral health and overall health are connected. Diabetes can increase the risk for periodontal disease. According to the American Diabetes Association, nearly 30 million individuals are living with diabetes. Globally, an estimated 422 million adults were living with diabetes in 2014, compared to 108 million in 1980. Research has indicated an increased prevalence of periodontal disease among those with diabetes.
The Surgeon General's Report on Oral Health states that good oral health is integral of overall health. So be sure to brush and floss properly and see your dentist for regular checkups.
What is periodontal Disease?
Periodontal disease is commonly known as gum disease. Periodontal disease is associated with some complications including heart disease, hypertension, stroke, and kidney disease.
What is diabetes?
Diabetes is a chronic disease that occurs either when the pancreas does not produce enough insulin or when the body cannot effectively use the insulin it produces. Insulin is a hormone that regulates blood sugar. Hyperglycaemia, or raised blood sugar, is a common effect of uncontrolled diabetes and over time leads to serious damage to many of the body's systems, especially the nerves and blood vessels.
New Research:
Emerging research is suggesting that periodontal disease and diabetes is a two-way street. Not only are people with diabetes more susceptible to serious gum disease, but serious gum disease may have the potential to affect blood glucose control and contribute to the progression of diabetes.
Research suggests that people with diabetes are at higher risk for oral health problems, such as gingivitis (an early stage of gum disease) and periodontitis (serious gum disease).
People with diabetes are at an increased risk for serious gum disease because they are generally more susceptible to bacterial infection, and have a decreased ability to fight bacteria that invade the gums.
Risk Factors for Dental Problems:
If blood glucose levels are poorly controlled, then it is more likely to develop serious gum disease and lose teeth. Serious gum disease may be a factor in causing blood sugar to rise and may make diabetes harder to control.
Other oral problems associated to diabetes include: thrush, an infection caused by fungus that grows in the mouth, and dry mouth which can cause soreness, ulcers, infections and cavities.
Prevention:
Regular dental exams could be the first line of defense against diabetes!!
For more information visit:
http://www.diabetes.org/living-with-diabetes/treatment-and-care/oral-health-and-hygiene/diabetes-and-oral-health.html
https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/diabetes/in-depth/diabetes-diet/art-20044295
https://www.mouthhealthy.org/en/az-topics/d/diabetes
http://www.who.int/news-room/fact-sheets/detail/diabetes
Oral health and overall health are connected. Diabetes can increase the risk for periodontal disease. According to the American Diabetes Association, nearly 30 million individuals are living with diabetes. Globally, an estimated 422 million adults were living with diabetes in 2014, compared to 108 million in 1980. Research has indicated an increased prevalence of periodontal disease among those with diabetes.
The Surgeon General's Report on Oral Health states that good oral health is integral of overall health. So be sure to brush and floss properly and see your dentist for regular checkups.
What is periodontal Disease?
Periodontal disease is commonly known as gum disease. Periodontal disease is associated with some complications including heart disease, hypertension, stroke, and kidney disease.
What is diabetes?
Diabetes is a chronic disease that occurs either when the pancreas does not produce enough insulin or when the body cannot effectively use the insulin it produces. Insulin is a hormone that regulates blood sugar. Hyperglycaemia, or raised blood sugar, is a common effect of uncontrolled diabetes and over time leads to serious damage to many of the body's systems, especially the nerves and blood vessels.
New Research:
Emerging research is suggesting that periodontal disease and diabetes is a two-way street. Not only are people with diabetes more susceptible to serious gum disease, but serious gum disease may have the potential to affect blood glucose control and contribute to the progression of diabetes.
Research suggests that people with diabetes are at higher risk for oral health problems, such as gingivitis (an early stage of gum disease) and periodontitis (serious gum disease).
People with diabetes are at an increased risk for serious gum disease because they are generally more susceptible to bacterial infection, and have a decreased ability to fight bacteria that invade the gums.
Risk Factors for Dental Problems:
If blood glucose levels are poorly controlled, then it is more likely to develop serious gum disease and lose teeth. Serious gum disease may be a factor in causing blood sugar to rise and may make diabetes harder to control.
Other oral problems associated to diabetes include: thrush, an infection caused by fungus that grows in the mouth, and dry mouth which can cause soreness, ulcers, infections and cavities.
Prevention:
- Maintain healthy body weight.
- Be physically active – at least 30 minutes of regular, moderate-intensity activity on most days.
- Eat a healthy diet, avoiding sugar and saturated fats intake.
- Follow advise from your healthcare professionals.
- Take good care of your teeth and gums, along with regular checkups every six months or as recommended.
- Avoid smoking.
- Avoid Alcohol use.
- Remove and clean dentures daily, if you wear them.
- Good blood glucose control can also help prevent or relieve dry mouth caused by diabetes.
Regular dental exams could be the first line of defense against diabetes!!
For more information visit:
http://www.diabetes.org/living-with-diabetes/treatment-and-care/oral-health-and-hygiene/diabetes-and-oral-health.html
https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/diabetes/in-depth/diabetes-diet/art-20044295
https://www.mouthhealthy.org/en/az-topics/d/diabetes
http://www.who.int/news-room/fact-sheets/detail/diabetes