Dental Tips for Diabetics – Desired Smiles

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7 Tips for Diabetic Patients to Maintain a
Healthy Mouth
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INTRODUCTION

• Diabetes and high blood sugar not only effects
  your overall health but also your oral health.
• A diabetic patient is more prone to oral problems
  such as tooth decay (cavities), early gum disease
  (gingivitis), advanced gum disease
  (periodontitis), and dry mouth (xerostomia).
• To avoid these problems, diabetic patients need
  to take proper care of their mouth and teeth by
  following these tips.

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7 Tips for a Diabetes Patient to Maintain a
Healthy Mouth

• Make a commitment to manage your diabetes the
  foremost step is to monitor the blood sugar level
  by following the instructions given by your
  health consultant. A controlled blood sugar level
  has fewer chances of developing gingivitis and
  other oral problems.
• Brush your teeth at least twice a day. A soft-
  bristled brush and toothpaste containing fluoride
  should be used for cleaning the teeth to avoid
  gum irritation.
• Floss your teeth at least once a day Floss your
  teeth once a day to prevent plaque build-up
  between your teeth and under gum line. You can
  even use a floss holder to remove plaque from
  your teeth.

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7 Tips for a Diabetes Patient to Maintain a
Healthy Mouth

• Schedule regular dental visits Make a habit of
  visiting your dentist at least twice a year for
  professional oral check-ups.
• Make sure your dentist knows you have diabetes.
• Look for early signs of gum disease. As soon as
  you see any problems related to your oral health,
  report it to your dentist and make sure to
  mention other signs and symptoms, such as dry
  mouth, loose teeth or mouth pain.
• Don't smoke Smoking is injurious to health it
  increases the risk of serious complications for a
  diabetes patient including gum disease and
  ultimately, loss of your teeth.

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