It may sound peculiar to many people that gum diseases have serious health complications. Research indicates that periodontal diseases are linked to many systemic problems taking place in body.
Chronic inflammation in mouth can lead to chronic inflammation elsewhere in the body.
Periodontal disease is a progressive condition in which gingiva surrounding the teeth is infected by colonization of bacteria followed by deep pocket formation and loss of interdental bone causing tooth to de-attach from supporting bone leading to its mobility and loss simultaneously.
The problem is that gum diseases are not recognized at earlier stage since it is a painless condition generally and people are not aware about its symptoms and long term effects.
It is essential to seek help of dental professional so that disease can be properly diagnosed and treated at early stage in order to avoid its progression and all other systemic complications.
GUM DISEASES AND HEART PROBLEMS:
Many studies have shown that periodontal diseases and heart problems are interlinked to each other.
The bacteria causing inflammation in gum disease can enter blood stream and can lead to serious heart complications.
All dental treatment must to be completed before heart surgery in order to avoid the development of SUBACUTE BACTERIAL ENDOCARDITIS.
STROKES
Research indicates that periodontal disease is a risk factor for stroke so it is important to seek immediate treatment for gum disease so as to avoid any serious complications.
GUM DISEASES AND DIABETES:
Many studies were conducted to know the linkage between periodontal disease and diabetes.
Periodontal disease causes serious complications of diabetes, similarly diabetes leads to progression of periodontal disease.
Result shows that gum disease leads to uncontrolled blood sugar level. People with poor blood sugar level get gum disease more often and more severe. You can consult, Dr Rajat Sachdeva, one of the best dentist in Ashok Vihar.
GUM DISEASES AND RESPIRATORY PROBLEMS:
A number of studies showed that the periodontal pocket which is a reservoir of many bacteria is a risk factor for respiratory disease.
The bacteria from oral cavity can travel to lungs and worsen the condition such as pneumonia and emphysema and bronchitis
The droplet infections that cause respiratory disease are acquired from mouth to lungs where they multiply and cause serious infections.
GUM DISEASES AND OSTEOPOROSIS:
Osteoporosis is characterized by reduction in bone density and periodontal disease is also a bone destructive disease in which there is progressive loss of bone.
Osteoporosis decreases the bone density of the bone that supports the teeth and hence could lead to teeth loss.
However, research suggests that preventing periodontal disease could defy osteoporosis.
GUM DISEASES AND ORAL CANCER
Lately a link between cancer and gum disease has also been established.
Study shows that chronic trauma and irritation of oral mucosa can lead to carcinogenesis causing oral cancer.
Pancreatic cancer also showed strong association with periodontal disease.
GUM DISEASES AND LOW BIRTH WEIGHT IN PREGNANCY
Pregnancy causes hormonal changes which leads to gum inflammation causing pregnancy gingivitis.
However, if you already have gum problems getting pregnant would worsen it.
Studies suggest that women with gum disease are likely to deliver premature and low birth babies.
Sometimes a large lump is formed on inflamed gum causing eating and speaking difficulty. This is called pregnancy tumour.
GUM DISEASES AND RHEUMATOID ARTHRITIS:
Gum disease is more severe in people with rheumatoid arthritis.
Some antibodies are found in people with rheumatoid arthritis and gum diseases that causes inflammation and are absent in people without rheumatoid arthritis and gum disease.
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