By Dr. Randall LeDuke, DDS
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Type 2 diabetes accounts for 90-95% of diagnosed diabetes cases in this country and it represents one of the greatest threats to good health that Americans face. Untreated diabetes can lead to blindness through retinal degeneration, to kidney disease and subsequent kidney failure and to loss of limbs through poor circulation. Among adults, 20 years and older, more than one in 10 suffers from diabetes, and in seniors (65 and older), that figure rises to more than one in four. Type 2 diabetes affects 30 million people in the United States, 8 million of whom may be undiagnosed and unaware of their condition.
Type 2 Diabetes Risk Factors
However, Type 2 diabetes is a largely preventable disease. The risk factors which increase the likelihood of developing diabetes include excess weight, poor diet and lack of physical activity, all of which can be controlled. Another significant risk factor for development of diabetes is chronic dental infection and inflammation caused by gum disease.
About Periodontal Disease
Periodontitis is the clinical term for the disease that attacks the tissues that support your teeth. The attachment tissue between your gums and teeth and the bone that support and hold your teeth in place are subject to breakdown by bacteria that cause infection and inflammation. When periodontal disease becomes established in your mouth, the infection is chronic and ongoing. In its early and middle stages, periodontal disease is painless; a smoldering pathology that the victim is often completely unaware of. Allowed to progress unchecked, the teeth will eventually loosen, the infection will become acute and painful, and the patient may then seek help from a dentist.
Removal of the hopelessly involved teeth is often the only possibility. Most adult tooth loss is the result of bacterial destruction of the dentition through tooth decay or periodontal disease. And as bad as tooth loss is, there is a much larger, deadlier process at work. The long, slow breakdown of tooth-supporting tissues through periodontal infection creates
a chronic inflammatory process that contributes significantly to developing systemic diseases such as cardiovascular disease and diabetes. Research over the past three decades confirms chronic dental infection is a contributory risk factor, equal in significance to obesity or smoking. Research indicates 82% of diabetics with severe periodontal disease experience the onset of one or more major cardiovascular (heart attack), cerebrovascular (stroke), or peripheral vascular events (aneurysm), compared to only 21% of diabetics without periodontal disease.
About Inflammation
The link between periodontal disease and systemic disease is the ongoing action of our inflammatory response to infection. We’ve all seen how infected tissue will redden and become swollen. These events are part of the inflammatory response to tissue injury, mediated by our immune systems, that mobilize the infection-fighting apparatus. The inflammatory response to infection is a vital survival mechanism that protects us in the case of acute injury from trauma. But long-term, chronic infection like that of periodontal disease leads to a prolonged inflammatory response that continually releases chemicals The Importance of a Healthy Mouth
A healthy mouth can reduce your risk of diabetes, heart attack, stroke and hypertension. Dental therapy goes way beyond saving your teeth. Why not make an appointment for an examination? Your dentist and hygienist might just help save your life.
For more information or a consultation appointment with Dr. LeDuke, please call 731-885-0497.
Dr. Randall LeDuke is a graduate of the University of Memphis and the University of Tennessee College of Dentistry. He is a past president of the TN Academy of General Dentistry (www.AGD.org), and has achieved AGD Master status, one of only 48 AGD Master dentists in Tennessee.
Dr. LeDuke holds his permit to administer Limited Conscious Sedation, having received training in this area through the Dental Organization for Conscious Sedation. Cosmetic Dentistry is a passion for Dr. LeDuke. He is a member of the Tennessee Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry and serves on its Board of Directors.
Please visit our website Smile Gallery at www.smilesbyleduke.com for some examples of our work. Most dental services can be accessed within our office, eliminating the need for out of town referrals. Our patients appreciate Dr. LeDuke’s depth of experience and advanced training through years of continuing dental education.
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