The diabetes and the periodontal disease have a bidirectional relationship: this means that while on the one hand High blood sugar increases the risk of gum disease, on the other hand Gum disease makes sugar control difficult in the blood.
For this reason, research has identified a link between periodontal disease and an increased risk of diabetes-related complications.
Diabetes, in fact, can affect oral health modifying saliva (producing less of it or producing it with more glucose in it).
These changes in saliva result in a Dry mouth, which promotes the growth of bacteria that combine with food to form plaque; if not removed, plaque can accumulate On the teeth near the gum line and Turn into tartar.
This hard substance requires a treatment by a dental hygienist to be removed since if it is not removed Can give rise to periodontal disease.
People with diabetes are more likely to have an intense inflammatory response to bacteria: High blood sugar levels also interfere with wound healing and increase the risk of gum damage, further increasing the likelihood of infection and gum disease.
Therefore, on the occasion of the World Diabetes Day (Nov. 14) we want to remind all people affected by this disease to Pay proper attention to the health of your mouth, with proper oral hygiene and regular visits to the dentist!
[Medical Director: Dr. Mauro Savio, Member of the Dentists Register Provincial Order of Surgeons and Dentists of Milan n. 4168].
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