Diabetes
is becoming a serious concern in the United Kingdom with thousands of people
being diagnosed on an annual basis. Diabetes can be effectively managed through
diet, exercise and controlling blood sugar levels, but at the same time, it has
a negative impact on oral health.
Oral
health
Anyone
who has been diagnosed with diabetes, whether it's type 1 or type 2, stand an
increased risk of periodontal disease and dry mouth syndrome. Periodontal
disease is a severe form of gum disease which if left untreated can result in
tooth loss. With this gum disease, you will find that pockets are formed
between the tooth and gum which is a harbour for dangerous bacteria which
attack the supporting structures of the tooth. There is treatments we can use
to help treat and manage periodontal disease, helping patients hold onto their
natural teeth for as long as possible.
You
may be wondering what is so wrong with having a dry mouth. Dry mouth syndrome
can be detrimental to your oral health. Your saliva is more important than you
may have realised and if you have a dry mouth and are not producing enough
saliva, then your teeth aren’t' getting the complete protection they deserve.
This can lead to tooth decay and carries moving forward.
Tips
to Ensuring Good Oral Health as a Diabetes patient
As
a diabetes patient you will soon understand the importance of maintaining your
blood sugar levels. Having your levels under control can improve your overall
and oral health moving forward. Chance your diet for the better, embrace a
healthier lifestyle and start doing some moderate exercise to help you overcome
your diabetes on a daily basis.
Next
keep your routine dental appointments. You cannot skip or ignore your dental
appointments, they are there for a reason. During a routine appointment, we
check your mouth, head and neck and look for any problems. This is a chance to
catch problems early on and reduce the risk of expensive and long term problems
in the future.
Ensure
you follow a Face good oral health routine. If you are unsure what you should be
doing at home, speak to your dentist who will be more than happy to assist you
from helping you learn the right brushing techniques to how often you should be
brushing, what toothpaste to use and how to use dental floss, just to name a
few.
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