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Alcohol and Periodontal Disease: A Narrative Review
Utsav H Gandhi1, Amit Benjamin1, Shreya Gajjar1
1Department of Periodontology, School of Dentistry, Karnavati University, Gandhinagar, IND.
Cureus
|July 15, 2024
Summary
Heavy alcohol consumption significantly harms oral health, increasing risks for gum disease, tooth decay, and oral cancer. Reduced immunity and poor hygiene in alcoholics exacerbate these severe dental issues.
Area of Science:
- Oral Health
- Periodontology
- Public Health
Background:
- Alcoholic beverages adversely impact periodontal tissues.
- Chronic alcoholism is linked to mental, social, and physical health issues, weakening immunity.
- Risk factors for poor oral health include tobacco, smoking, and inadequate oral hygiene.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review the adverse effects of alcohol and alcoholic beverages on periodontal tissues.
- To highlight the progression of oral disorders linked to chronic alcohol consumption.
- To emphasize the need for professional dental and health counseling for alcohol-dependent individuals.
Main Methods:
- Literature review of scientific studies on alcohol and oral health.
- Analysis of the impact of different alcoholic beverages on oral conditions.
- Examination of the relationship between chronic alcohol consumption and oral microbiome alterations.
Main Results:
- Alcohol consumption leads to reduced salivation, increased acid production, and demineralization, damaging teeth and gums.
- Chronic alcohol use is associated with increased oral pathogens, periodontal disease, halitosis, caries, and oral cancer.
- Alcohol dependency can result in severe necrotizing lesions like gingivitis, periodontitis, and stomatitis.
Conclusions:
- Alcoholic beverages and chronic alcohol abuse significantly damage oral structures and periodontium.
- Malnutrition, diminished immunity, and altered systemic health in alcoholics contribute to severe oral pathology.
- Urgent dental and health professional counseling is crucial to mitigate the severe oral health consequences of heavy alcohol consumption.
Keywords:
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