For teeth and gums of diabetic and cardiac patients, we offer special attention and care, like:
- Thorough examination of oral condition,
- Regular scaling & polishing of teeth,
- Elimination of any infective or septic foci from mouth,
- Special gum care programmes,
- Treatment for pyorrohea and bleeding gums,
- Searching for any risk factor for heart, lungs, kidney, etc,
- Oral cancer screening.
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Many of the risk factors for gum disease are the same as those for heart disease, such as tobacco use, poor nutrition and diabetes. Overall, people who have chronic gum disease are at higher risk for a heart attack, according to the Academy of General Dentistry (AGD). Gum disease (called gingivitis in its early stages and periodontal disease in the late stages) is caused by plaque buildup along and below the gum line. Some researchers have suggested that gum disease may contribute to heart disease because bacteria from infected gums can dislodge, enter the bloodstream, attach to blood vessels and increase clot formation. It has also been suggested that inflammation caused by gum disease may also trigger clot formation. Clots decrease blood flow to the heart, thereby causing an elevation in blood pressure and increasing the risk of a heart attack.
