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. For effective oral care products, we recommend the Elgydium products
Author: Abdel Karim Mabrouk
Over the years, there has been a lot of research debating whether oral health is a possible cause of heart disease. However, there is no proof yet that it could be a cause or that it could prevent heart disease at all. However, studies have shown several ways the two of them are linked. Will good oral health help prevent heart disease? Over the years spent studying the link between oral health and heart disease, studies have shown that: Periodontitis (gum disease) is often associated with a bigger risk of developing heart disease.Poor oral hygiene and health increases the risk…
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…
