According to researchers, individuals with kidney disease have more risk of periodontal disease due to lower levels of vitamin D than individuals with regular levels of vitamin D. Also, patients diagnosed with Periodontitis tended to have higher levels of Interleukin-6 (a marker of inflammation) than patients without Periodontitis.
Futhermore, they found patients with Periodontitis tended to have lower levels of Cathelicidin (an antimicrobial protein that serves as a natural antibiotic) compared to patients with healthy gums.
Vitamin D deficiency is associated with Chronic Periodontitis in patients with kidney disease not yet on dialysis. This association seems to be mediated through an impairment in clearing bacterial infection due to a decrease in Cathelicidin production.
An individual with kidney disease who has low vitamin D levels also have low Cathelicidin levels and this predisposes him/her to have Periodontitis as well as a higher level of severity of gum disease. This study reaches the conclusion that the lack of vitamin D can lead to periodontal problems. This is something worth giving further consideration and should be discussed with your healthcare team to be included in your treatment plan.
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