If you do not regularly brush your teeth, the risk of developing diabetes increases experts.
Research suggests that the condition – where the body is struggling to regulate blood sugar levels – can be activated by gum disease, which is thought to be around four in ten of the population.
Gums disorders, also known as gingivitis or periodontitis, is caused by poor oral hygiene, usually because of a lack of brushing teeth. Bacteria filled plaque builds around the teeth, leading to inflammation and painful infections.
And with regard to studies, it shows that it is increasing in the UK, largely due to a critical lack of NHS darts.
In the past it was thought that diabetes increased the risk of gum disorders. This is because the situation influences the power of the immune system to remove bacteria from the mouth. However, it now seems that gum disorders can also be a trigger for blood sugar disease. Studies show that people with gum disorders will probably develop type 2 diabetes than they are without.
Experts say this is because bacteria in the mouth can increase blood sugar levels.
Speaking at the post on Sunday, said Diabetes expert Professor David Strain of Exeter Medical School, said that tackling gum disorders was crucial in the fight against diabetes – which costs healthcare more than £ 10 billion a year.
Gum disorders would influence about four in ten people
“It is becoming increasingly clear that uncontrolled gum disorders increases blood sugar levels and the risk of diabetes,” says Prof.
‘In turn, research shows that regular tooth cleaning brings down blood sugar levels. Tackling the widespread problem of gum disorders will help to reduce the burden of diabetes on health care. ‘
This is when a new study claims that tackling gum disorders can prevent more than 300,000 cases of type 2 diabetes in the coming decade.
The research, funded by Haleon, the company that produces Corsodyl -toothpasta and mouthwash, also ordered patients with the diabetes gum disease, in an attempt to diagnose and treat the condition earlier.
The first symptom of gum disorders is usually painful, bleeding gums. Bleeding often occurs after teeth, flossing, flossing or eating hard food such as apples. It can also lead to bad breath, shrinking gums and loose teeth.
A dentist can diagnose gum disorders by examining the mouth. If the situation is in the early stages, a dentist can recommend better teeth brushing techniques or advise that the patient sees a hygienist who can clean the teeth.
If the gum disease is more serious, antibiotics, gum surgery and even dental removal may be required.
In recent years, the number of British with the condition has risen because it has become more difficult for patients to see NHS dentists. Dentists have a long -term wage dispute with the government. As a result, many practice private. Research has suggested that nine out of ten NHS dentists do not accept new customers. Studies have linked poor access to NHS dates with an increase in the diagnoses of mouth cancer at a late stage.
Experts say that a lack of dental care for health care can be to increase cases of diabetes that affect more than 5.6 million people
Now experts say that a lack of dental care for health care could be to increase cases of diabetes that affects more than 5.6 million people in the UK. The majority of this has type 2 diabetes – which is often linked to a poor diet and lifestyle. And over time, dangerously high blood sugar levels can cause health problems, including blindness, kidney failure and an increased risk of heart failure.
There has been an increase in the cases of diabetes in the last five years, driven by rising levels of obesity. Studies suggest that almost one in ten adults in the UK could have diabetes by 2030.
“The blood vessels in the mouth can work as a path for bacteria to get into the rest of the body,” says Prof. “The more seriously the gum disease, the more bacteria enter the body.
‘This is a problem because, when the immune system feels a threat, our blood sugar goes up to provide energy to combat the intruders. In short eruptions, these blood sugar peaks are harmless, but research suggests for a long period that this can cause diabetes. ‘
The British Dental Association (BDA) also claims that tackling gum disorders can lower blood sugar levels.
“The connections between gum disorders and diabetes are recognized by dental professionals,” said a BDA spokesperson. “This is still a good reason to take care of your oral health.”
This year a team from the University of Birmingham, in collaboration with Haleon and dentists throughout the country, will screen 10,000 people on non -diagnosed diabetes type 2 during dental visits, in an attempt to catch the disease earlier.
Experts say that the best way to reduce the risk of gum disorders is by brushing twice a day with the help of a fluoride toothpaste, as well as the use of an interdental brush or floss to clean between the teeth.
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