How can diabetes affect oral health?
Because of high blood glucose, people with diabetes are more likely to have problems with their teeth and gums. And like all infections, dental infections can make your blood glucose go up. Sore, swollen, and red gums that bleed when you brush your teeth are a sign of a dental problem called gingivitis. Another problem, called periodontitis, happens when your gums shrink or pull away from your teeth. People with diabetes can have tooth and gum problems more often if their blood glucose stays high. Also, smoking makes it more likely for you to get a bad case of gum disease, especially if you have diabetes and are age 45 or older. People with diabetes are also prone to other mouth problems, like fungal infections, poor post-surgery healing, and dry mouth.
Because of high blood glucose, people with diabetes are more likely to have problems with their teeth and gums. And like all infections, dental infections can make your blood glucose go up. Sore, swollen, and red gums that bleed when you brush your teeth are a sign of a dental problem called gingivitis. Another problem, called periodontitis, happens when your gums shrink or pull away from your teeth. People with diabetes can have tooth and gum problems more often if their blood glucose stays high. Also, smoking makes it more likely for you to get a bad case of gum disease, especially if you have diabetes and are age 45 or older. People with diabetes are also prone to other mouth problems, like fungal infections, poor post-surgery healing, and dry mouth. See the following for more information:: • Dental Disease from the CDCs publication, Take Charge of Your Diabetes • Diabetes and Oral Health from the National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research [Top] How can I keep my mouth,
