Diabetes, diet and dental caries

Hariharavel, V. P.; Rao, Arun; Venugopal, Reddy N.; Peter, Joby

doi:10.1007/s13410-015-0400-6

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“…Glucose in the saliva is converted by dental plaque into lactic acid, lowering salivary pH. 103 , 104 Aciduric bacterial growth is enhanced in this low pH, and the proliferation of acidogenic bacteria suppresses the oral protective bacteria. There is a shift in the balance of the natural environment, which favors the bacteria responsible for dental caries.…”

Section: Dental Cariesmentioning

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Oral Health Messiers: Diabetes Mellitus Relevance

Ahmad¹,

Haque²

2021

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This article aims to narrate the various oral complications in individuals suffering from diabetes mellitus. Google search for “diabetes mellitus and oral complications” was done. The search was also carried out for “diabetes mellitus” and its oral complications individually. Diabetes mellitus is a chronic metabolic disorder that is a global epidemic and a common cause of morbidity and mortality in the world today. Currently, there are about 422 million cases of diabetes mellitus worldwide. Diabetic patients can develop different complications in the body such as retinopathy, neuropathy, nephropathy, cardiovascular disease. Complications in the oral cavity have been observed in individuals suffering from diabetes mellitus. A study noted that more than 90% of diabetic patients suffered from oral complications. Another research has shown a greater prevalence of oral mucosal disorders in patients with diabetes mellitus than non-diabetic population: 45–88% in patients with type 2 diabetes compared to 38.3–45% in non-diabetic subjects and 44.7% in type 1 diabetic individuals compared to 25% in the non-diabetic population. Oral complications in people with diabetes are periodontal disease, dental caries, oral infections, salivary dysfunction, taste dysfunction, delayed wound healing, tongue abnormalities, halitosis, and lichen planus. The high glucose level in saliva, poor neutrophil function, neuropathy, and small vessel damage contribute to oral complications in individuals with uncontrolled diabetes. Good oral health is imperative for healthy living. Oral complications cause deterioration to the quality of life in diabetic patients. Complications like periodontal disease having a bidirectional relationship with diabetes mellitus even contribute to increased blood glucose levels in people with diabetes. This article intends to promote awareness regarding the oral health of diabetics and to stress the importance of maintaining proper oral hygiene, taking preventive measures, early detection, and appropriate management of oral complications of these patients through a multidisciplinary approach.

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Section: Dental Cariesmentioning

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Oral Health Messiers: Diabetes Mellitus Relevance

Ahmad¹,

Haque²

2021

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“…There is one key driver that likely explains the relationship between diabetes and dental caries. As previously mentioned, long-term glucose leakage into saliva is common in diabetes, and this may lead to an alteration of the dental biofilm and indirectly exacerbate the risk of dental caries and other oral disorders [12]. Indeed, saliva composition plays a major role in the integrity of oral tissues by protecting these tissues against various pathogens, controlling the local demineralization-remineralization equilibrium, and stabilizing pH [33].…”

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“…Indeed, no large-scale epidemiological study exists examining the relationship between diabetes and dental caries. Diabetes may be associated with a higher prevalence of dental caries through long-term glucose leakage into saliva, which indirectly increases the metabolic activity of the oral microflora, alters the dental biofilm, and ultimately favors the occurrence of dental decay and periodontal diseases [12].…”

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Association between Diabetes and Dental Caries in Spanish Adults: A Cross-Sectional Study Including 23,089 Adults

Jacob

Smıth

Grabovac

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The aim of the study was to investigate the cross-sectional association between diabetes and dental caries in a representative sample of 23,089 adults residing in Spain. Data from the Spanish National Health Survey 2017 were analysed. Diabetes (independent variable) and dental caries (dependent variable) were evaluated through a self-reported questionnaire. The association between diabetes and dental caries in the overall sample was assessed using logistic regression models adjusted for sex, age, marital status, education, smoking, alcohol consumption, obesity, hypertension, and hypercholesterolemia. The prevalence of dental caries was 20.6% in the overall population and was significantly higher in men and in young (≤40 years) and middle-aged adults (41–65 years) than in women and older adults (>65 years), respectively. After adjusting for control variables, there was a positive and significant association between diabetes and dental caries in the overall population (OR = 1.30, 95% CI = 1.15–1.46). The relationship between diabetes and dental caries was particularly strong in women (OR = 1.45, 95% CI = 1.22–1.71) and in adults aged ≤40 years (OR = 1.80, 95% CI = 1.05–3.05). In conclusion, in this large representative sample of Spanish adults, diabetes was associated with having a higher prevalence of dental caries, with females and younger adults at greatest risk. Patients with diabetes and dental practitioners should be aware of these associations and act accordingly. Future research should aim to investigate the mediating factors involved in the observed association between diabetes and dental caries.

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“…This alters the natural equilibrium of dental biofilm and leads to dental decay and periodontal complications. [47] The diagrammatic depiction is shown in Figure 3.…”

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European Journal of General Dentistry

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Diabetes, diet and dental caries

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Oral Health Messiers: Diabetes Mellitus Relevance

Oral Health Messiers: Diabetes Mellitus Relevance

Association between Diabetes and Dental Caries in Spanish Adults: A Cross-Sectional Study Including 23,089 Adults

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