DIABETES AND DENTAL CARE Source - http://www.aacsh.com/blog/diabetes-and-dental-care-guide-to-healthymouth-2.html
The UAE’s National Diabetes and Lifestyle Survey found that diabetes was prevalent in more than 19 percent of the country’s population – a staggering statistic
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Diabetes can harm your eyes, nerves, kidneys, heart and other important systems in the body.
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Research has proven that people with diabetes are prone to deterioration of their oral health if they do not receive proper dental care
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Good blood glucose control is key to controlling and preventing mouth problems
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People with poor blood glucose control get gum disease more often and more severely than people whose diabetes is well controlled
DIABETES AND DENTAL CARE
To lower high blood sugar you must:
Take your diabetes-related medications as prescribed
Eat healthy food
Exercise regularly
Test your blood sugar levels frequently
CONTROL YOUR BLOOD SUGAR LEVEL
Smoking increases the risk of serious diabetes complications, including gum disease.
DON’T SMOKE
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Brush your teeth twice a day and floss correctly daily
CLEAN YOUR DENTAL APPLIANCES
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Tell your dentist that you have diabetes and what medicines you take.
WORK WITH YOUR DENTIST
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Report any signs and symptoms, such as bleeding or swollen gums, dry mouth, loose teeth or mouth pain.