During pregnancy, it is important to maintain good oral health. Periodontal disease has been shown to increase risks of pre-term delivery, cardiovascular disease, diabetes, and respiratory disease. Preventing tooth decay and periodontal disease can be done by brushing your teeth thoroughly twice a day, flossing, and maintaining a healthy diet and lifestyle. It is also recommended you visit your dentist regularly during your pregnancy to make sure you detect a problem and treat it early on in order to eliminate stress and danger to the developing fetus. One of the most important factors that could influence oral and general health,…
Author: Abdel Karim Mabrouk
According to Dr. Abdelkarim, advanced gum disease is called periodontitis. It can lead to the loss of tissue and bone that support the teeth and it may become more severe over time. If it does, your teeth will feel loose and start moving around in your mouth. This is the most common form of periodontitis in adults but can occur at any age. What are the factors that may increase the risk of developing gum disease? Gum disease affects a high number of the population, especially with age. There are a few factors that can increase the risk of developing…
Various diseases can lead to trouble with our oral health. Most of the population, especially adults patients, experiences issues with their gums and teeth, leading to lots of surgery and pain that could have been avoided. In this article, Dr. Abdel Karim talks about how diabetes, when not well controlled, is one of the health conditions that could lead to chronic gingivitis. How can diabetes lead to gingivitis? As stated by Dr. Abdel Karim, There are a few ways diabetes can impact the development of gum disease, namely, chronic gingivitis. What happens when diabetes is not well controlled, is that…
