2023-09-15 00:00:00
Written by Mervat Rashad Friday, September 15, 2023 03:00 AM
A study conducted by researchers at the Federal University of São Paulo (UNIFESP) in Brazil, and the results of which were published in the Journal of Oral Rehabilitation, confirmed that people who follow a diet to prepare for weight loss surgery and patients who underwent this procedure experienced a deterioration in oral health with increased tooth decay and gingivitis, According to what was published by the “healthnews” website.
The study followed 100 obese patients undergoing gastric bypass surgery. Researchers analyzed questionnaires, oral examinations, saliva samples and cheek swabs to determine dietary changes, weight loss, markers of inflammation, oral microbiome by sequencing, and dental and gum health before surgery as well as three and six months after the procedure or start of treatment. .
Patients were asked to use Dental floss They brushed their teeth three times a day, but their oral health had noticeably deteriorated.
“The number of tooth decay increased, and the condition of the gums worsened for people undergoing gastric surgery,” said oral physiologist Paola Medori Castillo-Verua, a professor in the Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences at UNIFESP and the final author of both.
The study found that while participants had impaired acid buffering capacity, which is essential for maintaining pH and preventing demineralization of tooth enamel, patients, especially in the gastroplasty group, had altered microbiota diversity, resulting in an increased proportion of microorganisms. Which causes gingivitis.
Although the diet of many patients has improved, scientists believe that profound dietary changes are the main reason for the deterioration of oral health, especially since daily meals were not accompanied by frequent tooth brushing, and in addition, there was more liquid or pureed food in the few months. First after surgery.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends maintaining oral health by:
Brush your teeth twice a day using a toothpaste that contains fluoride.
Visit the dentist regularly.
Drink fluoridated water.
Avoid all tobacco products.
Limit your intake of sugary drinks and snacks.
Work with your doctor to monitor your A1C levels if you have diabetes.
Talk to your dentists about applying dental sealants.
Get regular and emergency dental care during pregnancy.
The authors say the findings underscore the need for oral health guidelines for people with morbid obesity who seek weight-loss surgery.
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