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| Wednesday, November 17, 2010 |
| Oral Health and Diabetes |
People with diabetes should pay special attention to their oral hygiene because they are more prone to certain assignments. The oral complications of diabetes are the major infection and dry mouth. Together they can lead to tooth decay, gum disease and delayed healing after surgery.
When these problems are diagnosed in haste, it may help the regression of these symptoms. But if you wait too long, the changes of the disease may be irreversible.
Dry mouth
Xerostomia is defined by a state of dryness in the mouth caused by a lack of saliva, or lack of saliva production by the salivary glands. In people with diabetes, the increase of sugar in saliva leads to a decrease in the amount of it in the mouth.
Having dry mouth can lead to complications such as tooth decay, because saliva helps to clean teeth naturally. In addition, a lack of moisture leads to the formation of ulcers, fungal infections and difficulty wearing dentures (dentures and partials). One of the best ways to treat xerostomia is to drink water more frequently. But in some severe cases, drug therapy is recommended.
Another consequence of dry mouth is a burning sensation in the mouth or tongue. It is a condition that is painful, frustrating and even sometimes described as the sensation of very hot liquid put in his mouth. If these pains are only caused by xerostomia, it must be treated as described above.
Periodontal disease
Gum disease (gingivitis and periodontitis) are bacterial infections of the gums that can eventually reach the fibers and bone supporting the teeth. If left untreated, there can be tooth mobility, or even a possible loss of teeth.
People with diabetes are more susceptible to periodontal disease, probably because they are more likely to develop infections and take longer to heal. People who do not control their diabetes may even be suffering from these diseases, and it becomes more difficult to control the damage.
Research has shown that the relationship between diabetes and gum disease goes in both directions. Diabetes increases the risk of developing periodontal disease. But these conditions make it harder to control blood sugar in the blood in people with diabetes.
It is then very important to check the condition of his gums on a regular basis, and treating periodontal disease if you are diabetic. Dentists and periodontists also recommend a dental cleaning every three months rather than six months to remove plaque and calculus that interfere with healthy gums. |
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