Making regular dental appointments if you have diabetes is very important, as your chances of having dental problems increase prevalence of dental problems, including periodontitis.
Periodontitis is bacterial destruction of the bone and tissue supporting the teeth, abscesses, gingivitis (inflamed gums), dry mouth and soft tissue lesions.
The cause of periodontitis is associated with oxidative stress(build up of toxins in your blood
caused by high glucose levels). These toxins damage blood vessels, collagen, and other
tissues and thus compromise the health of the gum and teeth.
Oxidative stress also increases the risk of infection and impairs the healing of sensitive gum tissue.
Long term blood sugar elevation weakens your immune system and makes you more usceptible to infection.
Studies also show that poor dental health itself has a negative impact on the ability to control blood glucose levels. In addition, poor oral and dental health is associated with increased risk of other diabetic complications.
To help prevent periodontal disease you need TO KEEP YOUR BLOOD SUGARS IN CHECK and make regular visits to your dentist (two times or more per year). This will ensure proper plaque control and scaling.
The take home message is simple: you can prevent complications associated with diabetes and greatly reduce there impact.
regular use of tooth brush and paste with gental pressure and tradiational tooth powers are effective.
Health is yours, what you do today will impact your future.
B.Sc.(Med.), B.Ed., M.A.(Edu.), M.Litt.(Edu.), Ph.D.(Edu.Psy.)PGDCA.
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