{"id":27235,"date":"2022-07-25T07:51:21","date_gmt":"2022-07-25T02:21:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/royalimplant.com\/blogs\/?p=27235"},"modified":"2025-11-27T13:38:13","modified_gmt":"2025-11-27T08:08:13","slug":"is-there-a-link-covid-19-and-gum-disease","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/royalimplant.com\/blogs\/is-there-a-link-covid-19-and-gum-disease\/","title":{"rendered":"Is there a link: Covid-19 and gum disease?"},"content":{"rendered":"\r\n

COVID-19 is an oral infection that can cause gingivitis<\/a>, a type of gum disease that causes swollen and bleeding gums. The condition is often referred to as \u201csmoker\u2019s gingivitis\u201d because it\u2019s most common in people who smoke frequently and those who chew tobacco. But anyone who has COVID-19 can develop this form of gum disease. Covid-19 is a type of bacteria called Fusobacteria, which are found on the surfaces of many different animals. They typically don\u2019t cause any problems for people with healthy immune systems, but for some reason, COVID-19 thrives in smokers or those with weakened immune systems.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

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What are the symptoms of COVID-19?<\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

The main symptom of COVID-19 is bleeding gums. Some people with this bacterial infection also notice swelling in their gums <\/a>and\/or a bad taste in their mouth. COVID-19 may also cause discomfort while chewing, and frequent bad breath. If the infection is left untreated, it can spread to the jawbone, causing the gums to separate from the teeth and making it easy for bacteria to enter the bloodstream. This can lead to more serious conditions such as gum disease, tooth loss, heart disease, and kidney failure.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n

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How Is COVID-19 diagnosed?<\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

COVID is diagnosed through a blood test. The test looks for antibodies, which are proteins your body produces to fight off infections. If you have COVID-19, your body will build up antibodies to fight off the infection. You\u2019ll likely see those antibodies appear in a blood test. If you test positive for COVID-19 antibodies, your doctor may recommend a follow-up culture test. A culture test uses a small sample of your saliva to grow the bacteria so that it can be identified. It\u2019s very rare for COVID-19 to be found in saliva, but it could be helpful for your doctor to know exactly what type of bacteria is causing your infection.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n

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How to treat gum disease caused by Covid-19<\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

People with COVID should see their dentist as soon as possible. Your dentist<\/a> can treat gum disease caused by COVID-19 using one of these treatment methods:<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n