Are Periodontal Disease and Osteoporosis Related? A Dentist Explains the Connection Between the 'Bone Supporting Your Teeth' and the Bones in Your Body!
Are gum disease and bone disease connected?
To give you the conclusion first,
👉 Periodontal disease and osteoporosis may be indirectly related
The point is,
👉 that what supports your teeth is also 'bone'
.
What is osteoporosis?
👉 A disease where bones become brittle and weak
・Bone density decreases
・Bones become more prone to fracture
👉 It affects bones throughout the entire body
Why is it related to periodontal disease?
The keyword is 👇
👉 Bone
1. Periodontal disease is a 'disease where bone is lost'
As periodontal disease progresses,
👉 the bone supporting the teeth (alveolar bone) dissolves
👉 As a result
・Teeth become loose
・Teeth become more likely to fall out
2. What happens if you have osteoporosis?
👉 A state where bones become weak
Therefore👇
👉 The bone supporting your teeth may also be affected
・Bone mass is more likely to decrease
・Periodontal disease may progress more easily
3. Relationship with inflammation
Periodontal disease is,
👉 a chronic inflammatory disease
It has also been pointed out that this inflammation,
👉 may affect bone metabolism (remodeling)
as well.
👉 Bones and inflammation are related
The most important point
👉 Protecting your bones leads to protecting your teeth
In other words👇
👉 The bones in your body and the bones in your mouth are not unrelated
Check for these signs
・Bleeding gums
・Loose teeth
・Receding gums
👉 These may be signs of changes in your bone
Things you can start today
Within a reasonable range👇
● Oral care
・Tooth brushing
・Interdental care
● Dental checkup
👉 Check the condition of your bones as well
● Body care
👉 Diet, exercise, and lifestyle habits
👉 Improve both your mouth and your body
Summary
Periodontal disease and osteoporosis:
✔ May be related through bone
✔ Affect the bone that supports teeth
✔ Can influence each other
These are their characteristics.
A word of advice
Teeth are
👉 supported by bone
.
Protecting your bones
leads to protecting your teeth.