All About Diabetes and Oral Health - Dental Implant India
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People with diabetes are at a higher risk for dental problems and gum infections, making oral care essential. Diabetes can lead to various oral complications such as dry mouth, delayed healing, and increased susceptibility to infections. Regular dental checkups and good oral hygiene can help manage these risks and improve overall health for diabetic patients.
All About Diabetes and Oral Health - Dental Implant India
- 1. Diabetes and Oral Health
- 2. Brush, floss, and see your dentist for regular checkups: no doubt we have heard these advice innumerable times, for keeping a healthy mouth! These are the things all of us should be doing. But it is even more important for people with diabetes because the stakes are a lot higher! Why? When you have diabetes, one is at a higher risk for dental problems and gum infections. This is why we at Dr.Sachdeva’s Dental Clinic in North Delhi believe that diabetics need that little extra care.
- 3. What is Diabetes? • Diabetes affects your body’s ability to process sugar. All food you eat is turned to sugar and used for energy. • In Type I diabetes, the body doesn’t make enough insulin, a hormone that carries sugar from your blood to the cells that need it for energy. • In Type II diabetes, the body stops responding to insulin. Both cases result in high blood sugar levels, which can cause problems with your eyes, nerves, kidneys, heart and other parts of your body.
- 4. • Diabetes is a common disease, in fact it is believed that every other person you know has diabetes and chances may be that he/she is still unaware of it! • So what does this have to do with that smile of yours — and how can you protect it? Diabetes is concomitant with oral manifestations that impact dental care.
- 5. The Signs of Untreated Diabetes • The warning signs of diabetes affect every part of your body. After a blood test, you may be told by a doctor that you have high blood sugar. • You may feel excessively thirsty or have to urinate a lot. Weight loss and fatigue are other common symptoms. Diabetes can also cause you to lose consciousness if your blood sugar falls too low.
- 7. If diabetes is left untreated, it can take a toll on your mouth as well. Here is how: • You may have less saliva, causing your mouth to feel dry. (Dry mouth is also caused by certain medications.) • Because saliva protects your teeth, you’re also at a higher risk of cavities. • Gums may become inflamed and bleed often (gingivitis.)
- 8. • You may have problems tasting food. • You may experience delayed wound healing. • You may be susceptible to infections inside of your mouth. • For children with diabetes, teeth may erupt at an age earlier than is typical
- 9. Why People with Diabetes Are More Prone to Oral Infections? • All people have more tiny bacteria living in their mouth now than there are people on this planet. If they make their home in your gums, you can end up with periodontal disease. • This chronic, inflammatory disease can destroy your gums, all the tissues holding your teeth and even your bones.
- 10. • The link between diabetes and oral health problems is high blood sugar. If blood sugar is poorly controlled, oral health problems are more likely to develop. • This is because uncontrolled diabetes weakens white blood cells, which are body’s first line of defense against infections that occur orally.
- 12. Specifically, some of these Oral Health Problems are People with diabetes face a higher risk of: • Dry mouth: Uncontrolled diabetes can decrease saliva flow, resulting in dry mouth. Dry mouth can further lead to soreness, ulcers, infections, and tooth decay. • Poor Healing: Wounds with uncontrolled diabetes do not heal quickly after oral surgery or other dental procedures because blood flow to the treatment site can be hampered
- 13. • Gingivitis and Periodontitis: Besides weakening white blood cells, another complication of diabetes is that it causes blood vessels to thicken. This slows the flow of nutrients to and waste products from body tissues. With this combination of events, the body loses its ability to fight infections. Since periodontal disease is a bacterial infection, people with uncontrolled diabetes might experience more frequent and more severe gum disease.
- 14. • Thrush: People with diabetes who frequently take antibiotics to fight various infections are especially prone to developing a fungal infection of the mouth and tongue. The fungus thrives on the high glucose levels in the saliva of people with uncontrolled diabetes. Wearing dentures (especially when they are worn constantly) can also lead to fungal infections. • Burning mouth and tongue: This condition is caused by the presence of thrush.
- 15. • The good news for people with diabetes is that by practicing good oral hygiene habits, the potential for infection from periodontal disease can be greatly reduced. • Dentists in Ashok Vihar, can help you identify the signs of these infections and help you fight them effectively!
- 16. How Your Dentist Can Help You Fight Diabetes • Regular dental visits are important. At Dr.Sachdeva’s Dental Clinic in Ashok Vihar, we suggest that treating gum disease can help improve blood sugar control in patients living with diabetes, decreasing the progression of the disease. Practicing good oral hygiene and having professional deep cleanings done by your dentist can help to lower your HbA1c. (This is a lab test that shows your average level of blood sugar over the previous three months. It indicates how well you are controlling your diabetes.
- 17. • See your doctor before scheduling treatment for periodontal disease. Ask your doctor to talk to your dentist about your overall health condition. If oral surgery is planned, your doctor or dentist will tell you if you need to take any pre-surgical antibiotics, if you need to change your meal schedule or the timing and dosage of your insulin (if you take insulin). • Postpone non-emergency dental procedures if your blood sugar is not in good control. However, acute infections (infections that develop quickly), such as abscesses, should be treated right away.
- 18. • Bring your dentist a list of all the names and dosages of all medicines you are taking. Your dentist will need to know this information to prescribe medicines least likely to interfere with the medicines you are already taking. If a major infection is being treated, your insulin dose (for those taking insulin) might need to be adjusted • Call your orthodontist immediately if a wire or bracket (such as those in braces) cuts your tongue or mouth. • Keep in mind that healing might take longer in people with diabetes. Follow your dentist’s post-treatment instructions closely.
- 20. Improving your Oral Health • Toss the tobacco- Smokers have higher levels of gum disease, caused by poor blood circulation in the tissues around the teeth. People with diabetes who smoke have an even greater chance of acquiring gum problems.
- 21. • Brush twice a day with fluoride toothpaste and a soft toothbrush. Take care to remove all plaque on and between your teeth. • Floss and rinse
- 22. • Look for early signs of gum disease. • If you have dentures, remove them overnight and clean them daily. • Eating healthy and regular meals. • Book your appointments for the morning when your insulin levels are more stable,.
- 23. Conclusion Teamwork involving self-care and professional care from your dentist will be beneficial in keeping your smile healthy as well as potentially slowing progression of diabetes!
- 24. For more information, you can book an appointment at Dr Sachdeva's Dental Aesthetic And Implant Institute, I 101, Ashok Vihar Phase 1, Delhi- 110052 Contact us at Phone : +919818894041,01142464041 Our Websites: www.sachdevadentalcare.com www.dentalclinicindelhi.com www.dentalimplantindia.co.in www.dentalcoursesdelhi.com www.facialaestheticsdelhi.com
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