"For people living with diabetes, caring for their gums can be just as important as managing blood sugar. Research has shown that there is a two-way relationship between periodontal disease - more commonly known as gum disease - and diabetes. People with periodontitis have a higher risk of diabetes, and patients with diabetes are three times more likely to develop periodontal disease."
"Individuals with diabetes are at increased risk for gum disease due to persistently elevated blood sugar levels, which can impair the body's ability to fight infection and promote chronic inflammation in the mouth. This weakened immune response combined with higher amount of glucose in your saliva allows harmful oral bacteria to flourish and plaque to build up, increasing the likelihood of gum tissue breakdown and periodontal infection."
Periodontal disease and diabetes have a two-way relationship: periodontitis increases the risk of diabetes, and people with diabetes are three times more likely to develop periodontal disease. Elevated blood sugar impairs immune defenses, promotes chronic oral inflammation, and increases glucose in saliva, enabling harmful bacteria and plaque accumulation that lead to gum tissue breakdown and infection. About 50 percent of adults worldwide experience gum disease, contributing to over 3.5 billion people affected by oral diseases annually. Early signs include red, swollen, or bleeding gums, persistent bad breath, receding gums, tenderness, and loose teeth, and they often require timely dental evaluation.
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