Diabetes can cause periodontal disease!
Have you ever heard that "diabetes weakens your gums"? In fact, diabetes and periodontal (gum) disease affect each other. One makes the other worse, which can cause problems with both blood sugar control and oral health.
How do diabetes and periodontal disease affect each other?
When diabetes worsens periodontal disease🦷
Weakened immunity
When white blood cells don't work as well, bacteria can easily invade the gumsReduced blood flow
When high blood sugar damages blood vessels,less oxygen and nutrients
reach the gums
Lasting inflammation
When inflammation lasts a long time,wound healing slows down
and the alveolar bone (gum bone)
can gradually break down.
When periodontal disease worsens diabetes😥
Whole-body inflammation
When gum inflammation spreadsthrough the bloodstream,
inflammation levels rise throughout the body
Increased insulin resistance
Inflammatory substances interferewith insulin, making blood sugar
even harder to control
Managing both together is important!
The Korean Academy of Periodontology says, "Periodontal care is part of diabetes care." This means getting regular scaling, brushing and flossing consistently, quitting smoking, and keeping your blood sugar under control.
Remember the formula "diabetes care = gum care" and practice it consistently to protect both your overall health and your oral health.
Don't forget that small habits keep you healthy for a long time :)
If you found this article helpful,
how about starting with brushing your teeth right now?