2024-03-04 09:42:41
Past research has linked good oral hygiene to a lower risk of gum infections and diseases such as diabetes and Alzheimer’s disease; a recent study provides more evidence of this link, finding that some people with diabetes Using an antibacterial mouthwash may help improve blood sugar.
Periodontitis is an infection of the gums that damages the soft tissue around the teeth and is linked to conditions such as diabetes, dementia, cardiovascular disease and respiratory infections. In a new study, researchers found that when people with type 2 diabetes rinsed their mouths with an antibacterial mouthwash, the number of bacteria associated with periodontitis was significantly reduced. Additionally, some diabetics can have better blood sugar control when the number of bacteria in their mouths is reduced, according to research published in the journal Scientific Reports.
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Saaya Matayoshi, the study’s lead author, said there are three highly virulent bacteria that have been linked to periodontitis, or disease of the tissues surrounding the teeth, so you might want to take a look by using a mouthwash that contains the preservative chlorhexidine gluconate. Whether these three bacteria – Porphyromonas gingivalis, Treponema denticola and Tannerella forsythia – can be reduced in people with type 2 diabetes.
The study lasted for 1 year and included 173 patients. To determine the effectiveness of using mouthwash, participants were asked to rinse their mouth with water for the first 6 months and switch to an antibacterial mouthwash for the next 6 months. . The researchers then collected saliva and blood samples monthly or every two months. The saliva samples helped identify three bacterial species associated with periodontitis, while the blood samples were used to measure glycated hemoglobin HbA1c, which provides an indication of blood sugar levels. situation.
Kazuhiko Nakano, senior author of the study, noted that the study found that gargling with water had no effect on bacterial species or glycated hemoglobin; but when patients switched to mouthwash, as long as they rinsed their mouths at least twice a day, the bacterial species were reduced.
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Although there was no overall change in glycated hemoglobin when patients rinsed their mouths with an antibacterial mouthwash, the researchers noted that there was considerable variation in individual responses. When participants were divided into younger and older groups, younger patients experienced greater reductions in bacterial species and significantly improved blood sugar control when using mouthwash compared to water.
The researchers believe that if patients who are likely to respond well to antibacterial mouthwash can be identified, it could be a convenient treatment option for patients with periodontal-related disease.
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Further reading:
·Mouthwash “before or after brushing teeth”? “Correct Teeth Cleaning Order” Revealed: Most People Use the Wrong Timing
·Do you always rinse your mouth like this?Doctors warn that the effect of “3NG rinse method” is greatly reduced
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