Gum Disease Is Not Only Dangerous To Your Mouth, It Can Be Linked To Deadly Diseases Of The Body
If you have gums which are inflamed or swollen, which bleed when you brush them, or which cause you pain or discomfort, then it is highly likely you are suffering from gum disease. Gum disease is something that is treatable when caught early. Treatments such as periodontal pocket treatment as offered by Dr. Shweta Prabhu and the team at Precision Dental Clinic in Dubai, UAE, are important for reversing gum disease. When allowed to progress, gum disease becomes much more difficult to manage, could be irreversible, and could lead to other health conditions. Here are some dangers you could find yourself facing if you allow gum disease to remain untreated.
Heart Disease
Inflammation can be deadly to the body when it causes the body to attack healthy cells. This is one reason why gum disease is linked to heart disease. It has been found that individuals who practice poor dental hygiene are up to three times more at risk for heart disease. Additionally, gum disease has an adverse effect on the blood pressure of individuals who are hypertensive, and it can even disrupt the effect of medications meant to treat hypertension. Inflammation of your mouth is directly related to the inflammation of your heart.
Diabetes
Unchecked periodontal disease may also increase the level of your blood sugar and put you at a higher risk for diabetes. When your body is at a high glucose level, it can also help bacteria propagate and fuel these germs and bacteria to attack the teeth and gums. It is a vicious cycle in which those with type 2 diabetes are at higher risk for gum disease, and gum disease puts you at a higher risk for type 2 diabetes.
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Alzheimer’s
Finally, it has been found that gum disease is linked to an increased risk for Alzheimer’s disease. This risk is elevated due to a bacteria called porphyromonas gingivalis, which is found in gum disease. This same bacteria has been found in the brains of those who have suffered from Alzheimer’s (a neurodegenerative disease). This is another good reason why you should have your gum disease treated as soon as possible.
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