- Diabetes affects millions of Indians each year. If you have been diagnosed with diabetes, you may know that the disease can cause problems with your eyes, nerves, kidney, heart and mouth.
- When diabetes is not controlled properly, high glucose levels in saliva may help bacteria thrive. diabetes reduces the body's resistance to infection, the gums are among the tissues likely to be effected.
- People with inadequate blood sugar control appear to develop gum disease more often,and they loose teeth more than people who have good control of their diabetes.
The most common mouth problems associated with diabetes are
- Tooth decay
- Gum disease
- Salivary gland dysfunction
- Fungal infections
- Taste impairment
Hence, its important to keep your medical records up to date.
See your dentist immediately if you notice any of the following:
- Gums that bleed easily.
- Red swollen gums that are pulled away from the teeth.
- Pus between the teeth and gums.
- Persistent bad breath or bad taste in the mouth .
- Permanent teeth that are loose or separating.
- Any change in the way your teeth fit together when you bite.
- Any change in the fit of partial dentures.
Caring for your teeth:
- Monitor your blood glucose level and bring it under control with the help of physician (diabetologist/ endocrinologist).
- Professional cleanings at the dental office,once every six months.
- Treat the dental problems in their initial stages.
- Brush twice a day.
- Floss or using inter dental cleaner once a day.
- Use an antimicrobial mouth wash.
- See that you regularly visit your dentist, once you are diagnosed with diabetes.
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