Patient's question:
Doctor, I am currently 25 years old. I went to the dentist because I felt uncomfortable in my mouth, but I couldn't pinpoint the exact problem. The doctor said I have gingivitis. I would like to know what this is and what the dangers of gingivitis are?Doctor's answer:
First, it may lead to heart disease and stroke. When a patient suffers from periodontitis, the bacteria in the periodontal area and the toxic products they produce can enter the bloodstream, thereby exacerbating atherosclerosis, thrombosis, and ultimately leading to periodontitis becoming a risk factor for infectious endocarditis, heart attack, coronary heart disease, and stroke recurrence.Second, it may cause bacteria to directly enter the respiratory tract. The periodontal pathogens in periodontitis patients can directly enter the respiratory and digestive tracts, leading some individuals with weakened immune systems to become "susceptibles," increasing their risk of pneumonia, gastric ulcers, and chronic gastritis.
Third, periodontal disease may cause premature birth in pregnant women. The impact of periodontitis on pregnant women is even more severe than smoking and drinking beer. Pregnant women with periodontitis have a premature birth rate approximately 7.5 times higher than that of normal pregnant women. This is