Diabetes & Gum Disease are Connected!
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- Опубліковано 26 лип 2024
- In recent years a larger and larger portion of the U.S. population suffers from metabolic syndrome, which includes diabetes, insulin resistance and lipid problems.
We can attribute part of this to inflammation throughout the body. One of the initiating factors to diabetes can be chronic inflammation which occurs frequently with gum disease.
Studies show that over 50% of people have gum disease and this makes you much more likely to have or develop diabetes.
In one study, 82% of diabetic patients with periodontitis experienced one or more major cardiovascular, cerebrovascular or peripheral vascular events during the study period of 1-11 years, compared to only 21% of diabetic subjects without periodontitis.
Periodontal diseases are among the most common diseases in humans
If you are diabetic, you may not know it but there’s a very good chance you may already have periodontal “gum” disease.
Because these conditions are so closely linked, they tend to work together in a downward spiral of disease.
The good news is, if you get periodontal disease treated, it will most likely help lower blood sugar (A1c) and it will be much easier to control diabetes.
Gum disease is caused by parasites and pathogens that get under your gums and multiply causing infection in your mouth and inflammation throughout your entire body.
When you eliminate this infection, you reduce overall inflammation and your body responds in a positive way not only in regards to diabetes but also many other systemic diseases, including heart disease, respiratory disease, cancer, and so many more.
Diabetes also increases the risk for periodontal disease
For someone with diabetes it is harder to shield the body from a bacterial infection and high blood sugar levels make it easier for bacteria to thrive in the mouth.
This means that not only does having diabetes make an infection harder to fight, but also having serious gum disease can make diabetes harder to keep in check.
The link between diabetes and gum disease becomes even stronger when you look at the possible effect of an oral infection on your blood sugar levels.
When you have gum disease, your tissue tends to bleed more easily and this allows a direct point of entry for pathogens to get into your bloodstream and cause inflammation.
Taking care of your oral health, whether you have diabetes or not, is much more important than you may think.
Treating periodontal inflammation can lower blood sugar levels (with significant reported HbA1c reductions)
Our patient, Juanita Barnes, is a great success story of someone who treated her gum disease and saw a huge improvement in her diabetes.
When she first came to us her A1c was over 14.0! Dr. Nemeth told her that once she completed her LANAP treatment, she could expect her blood sugar levels to be significantly reduced.
Once she was through with treatment, her A1c dropped to 8.6 and that was after just two months! She and her internist are thrilled with the results and she is able to control her diabetes much more easily. Ms. Barnes said, “I am just overwhelmed and ecstatic about it…it has never been this low!” She is feeling better than ever.
Letting diabetes go uncontrolled
Diabetes patients with poor glycemic control are at greater risk for progression of periodontal destruction over time, and are more likely to have severe periodontitis than those with well controlled diabetes.
Controlling diabetes is likely to reduce the risk and severity of periodontitis.
Nearly 22% of people with diabetes have periodontal disease and as we age, poor blood sugar control escalates the risk for gum problems. In fact, people with diabetes are at a higher risk for gum problems because of poor blood sugar levels.
How to lower blood sugar levels
If you have type 2 diabetes, keeping your gums healthy can help you control your diabetes. It also may help lower your risk of experiencing problems, such as blindness and kidney disease.
While these two conditions may make each other more difficult to manage, there is still a lot that you can do to prevent and control both diabetes and gum disease.
Have a Diabetes/Dental Health Plan for Yourself
Having a team in place is important in keeping your oral health in check. Talk with your dentist about your health and any medications that you may be taking.
If you have any questions or would like to schedule an appointment, please visit our website,
www.drnemeth.com
We are happy to help you.
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Southfield, MI 48034
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This isn’t talked about enough in the doctors or dentists office, generally on any platform or in life. Appreciate this insight from yourself and others on here. Wish this was really emphasized as crucial in the public consciousness. Too easy to take teeth for granted and not go the extra minute or two to floss thoroughly daily mouthwash and brush. Thanks again
So true! I noticed that when i improved my blood sugar levels, my gums are healthier and vice-versa.
You are a blessing to so many people because you care and your teaching reflects your caring. Thank you! 🕊️
Hello Dr.Nemeth! Thank you for the amazing work! I have a question about the case: Did the patient see an endocrinologist before the beginning of the periodontal treatment in order to control the high HbA1c level?
I had my wisdom teeth removed. At the time the dentist who performed the removal said to not eat solid foods after the operation as it could result in diabetes. I did get diabetes a few years later and I have always thought that the wisdom teeth removal was the cause.
Thank you for this video
I have been type 1 diabetic since 2001, 2 years before ( I dont recall exactly ) I've had a terrible root canal. I have always linked that to my diabetes. Something inside me always told me that was the real cause. For years I have been searching the connection of tooth decay and diabetes but no one seemed to have figured that out. I did read in some old website, I think it was a forum, in where the person explained he/she had suffered from type 1 diabetes shortly after getting a root canal. Was the root canal a contributing factor at getting type 1 diabetes? I believe so, but now I dont know what to do, other than take insulin and try to keep blood glucose under control... anyone experienced something similar?
This is very interesting & helpful. lnfo about the connection in the mouth and diabetes. Thank you Doctor for this video.
You're doing such good work in your field, Dr. Nemeth. I know three young people who are studying diabetes right now in their classes. I have a good friend who has done well with type I since 1950. :) He's "eighty-ish" now. ;)
@@josephrnemeth Thank you! :) He's a great guy. I hope he lives to be "182" !
Is he using insulin for type l diabetics pl tell
Thank you sir
My diabetes came first, now I'm looking at issues with my teeth. Perhaps I've just gone to dentists who are horrible to diabetics, but I have yet to find one that doesn't scare the hell out of me.
You know, it hurts a lot that I'm literally losing everything from diabetes. And next week I'm having 27 teeth extracted. I posted a video on my other UA-cam. Talking about everything diabetes has taken from me. And then someone accuses me of doing drugs and that's why I'm losing my teeth that really really hurts more than anything.right now.
My A1C is 10.9 it went from 6.2 in 2016 to higher than 9 in just a couple months after dad was diagnosed with cancer. It caused stress that raised my sugars all the time.
Dr. Nemeth, is there an opinion on what the normal acidity or pH of the mouth is? Is it the same as the acidity of saliva? Does it vary? Thank you! :)
Dr neemath you truly are gem 💎💝🌹 long may you carry on with your amazing important work & message!! Bless you thank you 🌹 my oral hygienist not helpful.you are very helpful ❤️❤️❤️
So I know using a mouth rinse is important especially using a mouth rinse with fluoride to help prevent caries and bad breath ect . But I do have a question what kinda of toothpaste and mouthrinse should a type 2 diabetes patient use ? Also if a patient has a family history of diabetes should they use the same products that a diabetic patient use just to be safe ?
Interesting. I'm not sure what's wrong with my teeth and gums. I haven't been to a dentist in a very long time, and I'm type 2 diabetic
My older sister takes great care with her teeth and is also diabetic.
Hello Dr.Nemeth, I need to ask you a question about the waterpik. Can I use it to rinse the front/back of my teeth including the top part of the molars? I have noticed that brushing doesn't really remove the plaque that sits on the edges by the gumline that well. Same thing with the electric toothbrush regardless of which toothpaste I use. I feel that brushing is more abrasive and does less than the waterpik which is less abrasive and more efficient at removing plaque from your teeth. Especially plaque on the back molars. Thank you for your time and have a great day :)
MJ flossing must be done to all teeth for optimal oral health . A water pick works great as well! And if you feel the tooth brush is too abrasive don’t push so hard against your teeth push very little and it will be less abrasive. You can’t remove all plaque with out brushing and flossing 👌 I’m not a dentist but am in school for dental assisting hope that helps .
After having a mouth infection, earlier this year, my teeth have gone from white to yellow. Why is that and what can be the cause. My A1C is 5.9 the last time I check in September this year.
Such a darling 💖❤doctor. Love you too.
Is it possible that periodonitits cause insulin resistance? Even if someone isn't diabetic?
Hi I'm a diabetic and its effecting my gum Wat can i do .my teeth are getting loose
Iv had gum disease for 20 years the ONLY thing which stopped it was cutting out Carbohydrate foods. Why is this?
My Keto less carbs = less sugar available for bacteria to multiply. Less bacteria = less gum disease
That is so true. I notice the same thing when I eat foods that consist of mainly fruits and veggies. My gums feel and look so much better.
Carbohydrates create high blood sugar levels and insulin.
Can bleeding gums effects eye problems, like near vision or far vision or anything to do with eye
Good question. I wish he answered your question.
Hmmmmmm
I have a Root in my tooth and last year Im testing positive to diabetes. Can be this connected? I'm doing a lot of exercises a lot on my entire life.
How is your diet? Cut out breads and pastas if you can. Eat mainly veggies and some fruits. Even some food like bread is pack with sugar.
thats some scary shit
The lady is very pretty! :)
Had no idea that gum disease is connected to diabetes..
Yes! There is absolutely a connection.
Joseph R Nemeth DDS & Associates can i ask something why if you work hard like carrying heavy then teeth bleeding hard?can you tell me why?
hello friend
My teeth have gone so bad
Diabitis
Lol.
Diabitis
Rockstar Miami I love it!