The Link between Oral Health & Diabetes

 

 Diabetes and your Dental Health

 

Diabetes can cause serious problems in your mouth.  You can do something about it.

Complications of Diabetes:

• Decreased dental healing response rate.
• Increased risk of gum disease.
• Increased incidence of a dry mouth (which increases the risk of cavities).
• Increased risk for mouth fungal infections.
• Increased incidence of denture sores.

See your Dentist if you are experiencing:

• Red, sore, swollen or bleeding gums.
• Loose or sensitive teeth.
• Dentures that do not fit well.

If you have diabetes, follow these steps:

• Control your blood glucose.
• Brush and floss everyday.
• Visit your dentist at least every 6 months.
• Clean dentures well every day.
• Quit smoking.  Smoking makes gum disease worse.

Visit your dentist regularly to preserve you smile and your health.

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