DIABETES AND GUM DISEASE
-diabetics have an increased risk of gum disease
-gum disease can cause your diabetic symptoms to become more severe
-infection can make glucose levels harder to control
-diminished ability to control infections
-longer you have diabetes, the greater the risk of gum disease
-smoking with diabetes dramatically increases oral health issues
-poorly controlled diabetes
Increases risk even more
-bacteria that causes oral infections feeds on sugar(glucose )
ORAL HEALTH SYMPTOMS OF POORLY CONTROLLED DIABETES
-increased teeth mobility
-dry mouth
-infections can be more severe
-take longer to heal
WHAT YOU CAN DO
-maintain a healthy oral care routine
-brush at least twice a day
-floss at least once a day
-make sure your dentist is aware that you have Diabetes
-make sure your dentist knows how you control your symptoms
-keep your dentist informed of any changes in your oral health and general health
As a diabetic, you are at increased risk of oral health issues.
You must be extra vigilant in your oral health care . You may need to see your dentist more frequently to control symptomsassociated with Diabetes.
Your dentist will advise you on the best treatment and oral care routine to maintain your optimum oral health .