Diabetes And How It’s Connected To Gum Disease

Gum disease harms your oral health, which is closely connected to your overall well-being. If left untreated, gum disease can impact overall health and contribute to systemic diseases. Bacteria from gum disease can spread through your bloodstream and affect your entire body. One serious systemic disease linked to gum disease is diabetes, increasing health risks further.

How Does Diabetes Lead To Gum Disease?

Advanced gum disease can lead to systemic diseases like diabetes over time. Having diabetes can also increase the risk of developing gum disease. Uncontrolled blood sugar can disrupt the balance of bacteria in your mouth. An imbalance between good and bad bacteria can contribute to gum disease.

You Do Not Have to Live With Gum Disease

The good news is if you do have gum disease you don’t have to live with it. In other words, thanks to major advancements in dentistry there are plenty of options for treatment. Also, because there are a variety of options you can choose the best option that doesn’t interfere with your diabetes. Your gum disease can be relieved by seeking dental treatment and this will help you from either developing diabetes or keeping your diabetes under control if you already have it.

Schedule Your Consultation

If you think you may be suffering from gum disease then the best thing to do would be to schedule an appointment with your dentist. This will allow you to get a full examination and if needed treatment. Contact either one of our two offices located in Clearwater and Dunedin, FL to speak with Dr. Burton.