“Can gum bleeding in a diabetic patient get serious?”
I am a 32 year old man and I am having severe trouble with bleeding gums. I am also a diabetic and worried if this can create trouble of any kind.
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Diabetes is a metabolic disease that affects almost all organs and tissues in the body, including your gums. Uncontrolled diabetes which is measured by an HbAic value at or above 7% can be harmful to your body in general as it decreases your ability to fight bacteria and neutralize the infection that is ongoing in your gums. Gums bleed as a result of inflammation caused by bacteria that grows inside a pocket created by the bacteria destroying the bone; therefore, if you have uncontrolled diabetes and periodontal disease (infection of your gums)the result can be devastating for your teeth as they start losing their support into the bone and eventually start moving. I highly recommend you to visit your doctor and check for diabetes control as well as your dentist who will perform a deep cleaning in your gums to arrest periodontal disease progression and stop bleeding
Thank you for asking this very important question.
Bleeding gums is a symptom of problems with your gums. I will suggest you schedule an appointment ASAP with periodontist (gum specialist) to diagnose and treat the condition. There is a high probability you have periodontal (gum) disease. Diabetes makes your blood vessels and immune system week, which worsens gum disease. On the other hand, because periodontal disease is an oral infection, it can worsen diabetes in patients with untreated condition. If you live in MA, please call my office to schedule a comprehensive periodontal evaluation for diagnosis and treatment plan. I am very experienced in treating periodontal disease in diabetic patients, using holistic/biological methods.
Bleeding gums is a symptom of problems with your gums. I will suggest you schedule an appointment ASAP with periodontist (gum specialist) to diagnose and treat the condition. There is a high probability you have periodontal (gum) disease. Diabetes makes your blood vessels and immune system week, which worsens gum disease. On the other hand, because periodontal disease is an oral infection, it can worsen diabetes in patients with untreated condition. If you live in MA, please call my office to schedule a comprehensive periodontal evaluation for diagnosis and treatment plan. I am very experienced in treating periodontal disease in diabetic patients, using holistic/biological methods.
You are very a tentative with your situation. Diabetes is a double edge sword with periodontal disease and should be address right away, especially if your blood sugar is outside of normal range.
Yes see a periodontist.
Sounds like your gums are inflamed and any inflammation in the body can affect the control of your diabetes. Please consult your dentist about bleeding gums.
Diabetes, when well controlled, does not cause periodontal disease (bone loss around teeth). However, blood sugar levels above normal can significantly contribute to disease around the teeth. The good news is that treating periodontal disease can also improve your diabetic status and vice versa. Make sure to have your gums checked regularly to help prevent advanced bone loss.
Possibly yes
Miriam Ting
Periodontist
Seek a professional evaluation to rule out gum disease. Gum disease tends to be more severe in diabetics, and uncontrolled gum disease can contribute to difficulties in getting your diabetes under control.
It is serious in that you may be experiencing bone loss, and the bleeding gums may be a sign that your diabetes is not well controlled. You should see a periodontist for an evaluation.
Hello Sir,
Yes, diabetes can have very serious issues when it comes to your teeth, and bleeding. If a diabetic has higher blood sugar levels, and if the A1C levels are above 6 or so, you will notice a higher bleeding amount, and likely this is not just gingivitis, rather it can have progressed to periodontitis. There can be a vicious cycle between the diabetic control and the infection around your teeth, and they are related at a very high level. You should have a full periodontal exam, along with making sure that your physician is happy with your diabetic control. I hope that this answer helps you. Dr. Steve Aeschliman.
Yes, diabetes can have very serious issues when it comes to your teeth, and bleeding. If a diabetic has higher blood sugar levels, and if the A1C levels are above 6 or so, you will notice a higher bleeding amount, and likely this is not just gingivitis, rather it can have progressed to periodontitis. There can be a vicious cycle between the diabetic control and the infection around your teeth, and they are related at a very high level. You should have a full periodontal exam, along with making sure that your physician is happy with your diabetic control. I hope that this answer helps you. Dr. Steve Aeschliman.
Neal C. Raval
Periodontist
Unfortunately your concern is very real. Bleeding gums is a symptom of active periodontal disease (this is where you loose bone around your teeth). Periodontal disease, if unstable which it sounds like you have can cause your diabetes to become worse and vice versa. I highly recommend you see a periodontist for correct diagnosis and treatment. In our office we will work very closely with your primary care physician and endocrinologist to get your diabetes under control and stabilize your periodontal disease at the same time. Hope you get this taken care of. Best wishes, Neal Raval
Gum disease and diabetes have a direct relationship. Meaning, if you develop gum disease, you will not be able to control diabetes, and if you have uncontrolled diabetes, you can develop gum issues (gingivitis/ periodontitis).
Bleeding gums is a sign of inflammation. Inflammation can lead to gum disease and bone loss. See a dentist to evaluate and treat as needed.
Bleeding gums is a sign of inflammation. Inflammation can lead to gum disease and bone loss. See a dentist to evaluate and treat as needed.
Absolutely - it is a vicious circle. Diabetes makes you less resistant to infection - especially when your blood sugar is not under good control. At the same time - bleeding gums indicate that your periodontal health is not under good control which makes it harder to control your blood sugar.
Bleeding gums is very common however, when combined with diabetes could be a sign of a more severe dental problem. It is important for you to see a periodontist for an evaluation.
Dear sir
Gum bleeding is a sign of periodontal disease and can make control of your diabetes very difficult. In the other hand diabetic patients are more prone to gum disease
Gum bleeding is a sign of periodontal disease and can make control of your diabetes very difficult. In the other hand diabetic patients are more prone to gum disease
