The Love of Sugar - What Diabetes Does to Your Oral Health

Diabetes leads to a whole lot of health problems, but do you know how much damage it can cause to your oral health? Just as with the rest of your body, when you have uncontrolled diabetes, high blood sugar streams can impact your teeth and gums.
 

Effect on gums and teeth

Diabetes reduces the blood supply to your gums, which eventually increases the risk of developing gum-related diseases. You are more likely to be at high risk if you have always maintained poor dental health even before being diagnosed with diabetes. periodontitis. If left unchecked, gingivitis or gum inflammation can rapidly progress to periodontitis, which can cause tooth loss, if remained unnoticed and unchecked.

Saliva, the natural filter of your mouth is very effective in washing away plaque and tartar settlements on your teeth. Diabetes drastically reduces the production of saliva, making your teeth vulnerable to decay and other gum diseases. In this case, the lesser the saliva in your mouth, the more likely you are to develop plaque and tartar. 

Oral Care for Diabetes Patients

As diabetes has the tendency of being a wrecking ball against the immune system of our body, maintaining good dental hygiene is highly recommended to tackle the risk of diabetics affecting your teeth and gums. Here are some tips that will potentially save your pearls and help them stick around for longer–

1. Brush & Floss your way out: It is basic, but also very important that you brush your teeth twice a day and floss at least once a day. It will help keep plaque buildup at bay and will brush away decay. Consider using Dr.Dentaids toothbrushes, they are perfectly designed to render the purpose of cleaning your teeth all rounds!
2. Food is fuel and now... therapy: A healthy diet is mandatory; no cheats, please! Avoiding high sugar and high acid foods will keep your diabetes under control.
3. What's Up Doc: Visit your dentist regularly, any problems caused by diabetes will be searched and destroyed (The Terminator). Maintain a routine recommended by them and make sure you use quality oral care products for better oral hygiene.

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