Diabetes and dental care

Diabetes and dental health

The relationship of diabetes and dental care is very important for the patient's systemic stability, so let's mention some important aspects.

What is diabetes?

Diabetes is a? metabolic disease caused by increased glucose (sugar in the blood).

Symptoms of diabetes

• Polyphagia: increased appetite.
• Polydipsia (sed): need to drink more water.
• Polyuria: Increased excretion of urine.
• Weight loss.

General care.

• Make an adequate diet, as indicated by your doctor and nutritionist.
• Do 30 minutes of physical activity daily.
• Take the medicines indicated by the relevant professional.
• Control your glucose levels daily.
• Keep your feet healthy.
• Brush your teeth and use floss daily. .
• Visit the dentist twice a year.
• No smoking?
• Don't drink liquor?

Oral manifestations of diabetes

  A film called a bacterial plaque or biofilm, containing a large amount of bacteria, is attached to the teeth and gums. High blood glucose levels promote the growth of bacteria, which produce acids that inflame the gums and decalcite the tooth enamel. The bacteria are also known as the bacteria. The bacteria are the bacteria that cause the bacteria. They are the bacteria. They are the bacteria. They are the bacteria that cause the bacteria. They are the bacteria that cause the bacteria that cause the bacteria. They are the bacteria that cause the bacteria. They are the bacteria that cause the bacteria that cause the bacteria. They cause.

Diabetic patients, especially those who do not have their blood sugar levels controlled, are at increased risk for gum disease (38), abscesses, and even loss of teeth.

Diabetic patients with good oral health and good gum health have been shown to improve their blood sugar levels. There are products that can help maintain bucodental health such as toothpaste and specific rinses for certain conditions.

Symptoms in the mouth and teeth:)

Teeth,

• Increased caries in a short period of time.
• Cracky, sensitive teeth?
• Premature loss of dental parts.

Oral health

• Gums that bleed.
• Bad breath (Halitosis).
• Cetonic breath (smelling like vinegar).
• Presence of abscesses in the gum.

 Dental care

• To maintain good bucodental health, it is recommended that your glucose levels be controlled.
• Remember to brush your teeth after each meal. Wear floss.
• Visit the dentist twice a year.
• If you use dental prosthesis, it should be kept in perfect hygiene and well-adjusted conditions. Prosthetics should be checked frequently so as not to harm gums and mucous membranes, as the bone changes over time. Prosthetics are not eternal and must even be changed when needed. It is recommended not to sleep with the prosthetics put on, to give rest to the oral tissues that support them during the day.

If you have diabetes, go to the dentist right now for proper control and avoid premature loss of dental parts?

Dr. Sarai Guillén Gómez. Dentistry