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Due to diabetes, some people have the problem of bleeding from gums and teeth. Due to increase in sugar, not only the heart, kidneys and eyes get damaged, but teeth and gums also become weak. The immunity of these patients starts weakening and due to this the damage caused by bacteria inside the mouth starts increasing. If the immune system is not well, the body is not able to fight this bacteria properly. Because of this, deteriorated oral health also becomes a part of life.
Actually, the number of diabetes patients is continuously increasing in India. WH and report say that about 13.6 crore Indians are in the grip of deteriorated blood sugar levels. WH says that most of them do not even know that they have been affected by diabetes. In this article, learn from experts how the problem of bleeding from teeth and gums is related to diabetes.
Deteriorated oral health due to diabetes
Dr. Ashish Mehrotra (Senior Consultant – Critical Care, Apollo Spectra Hospital, Kanpur) says that diabetes is not a disease limited only to increased blood sugar, but it also affects the health of teeth and gums. Experts say that if the immune system is weak then the risk of gum infection increases. In such people, problems like bleeding gums, swelling, pain, bad breath and slow movement of teeth are more common.
Apart from this, more glucose also reaches the saliva. In such a situation, the number of bacteria increases rapidly and plaque starts forming. For this reason, impaired oral health persists in diabetic patients.
According to many researches, advanced glycation end products increase inflammation in the body due to high blood sugar. Besides, they also damage the collagen of the gums. The gums become weak and the bone that supports the teeth is also affected. In such a situation, bleeding or teeth start falling out.
dry mouth
Apart from this, the problem of dry mouth can also occur in diabetes, due to which bacteria grow rapidly and the risk of tooth decay increases. If not treated in time, gum disease can become serious and teeth can also fall out.
Try these methods for protection
The good thing is that by keeping blood sugar under control, brushing twice a day, flossing daily, drinking enough water and getting a dental checkup done every six months, these problems can be avoided to a great extent.
Keep these things in mind
If gums bleed frequently, swelling persists or teeth start moving, do not ignore it as normal and immediately consult a dentist. Proper management of diabetes is as important as regular medication and a balanced diet to maintain healthy gums and teeth.
