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Diabetes can affect your oral health
Did you know that diabetes can alter your oral health with symptoms that mainly affect the gums but also involving the taste, saliva and breath? November is National Diabetes Month, a good time to take a look at your oral symptoms.
If you have diabetes - and more than 29 million Americans have the disease, with about 86 million about to develop it, according to the National Institutes of Health - you are at greater risk of developing some oral health problems.
According to the American Dental Association consumer website MouthHealthy.org, the most common oral health problems associated with diabetes are:
- Periodontal disease. Recent research suggests that the connection between periodontal disease and diabetes is a two-way street. On the one hand, due to low resistance and a longer healing process, periodontal disease appears to be more frequent and more severe among people with diabetes. On the other hand, it turns out that treating periodontal diseases in people with diabetes can help improve blood sugar control
- Fungal infections. Since diabetes compromises the immune system, you may be prone to develop fungal infections. Symptoms include painful ulcers and difficulty swallowing. If you develop a fungal infection, consult your dentist.
- Infection and delayed healing. If you go through extensive oral surgery, your dentist may prescribe antibiotics to minimize the risk of infection. To help with the healing process, keep your blood glucose levels under control before, during, and after surgery.
For more information on diabetes and oral health visit ADA.org. The National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research, one of the National Institutes of Health, offers tips on oral health-related diabetes in English and Spanish at nidcr.nih.gov/OralHealth. The National Diabetes Information Clearinghouse provides information on how to keep your mouth healthy and prevent diabetes problems at: diabetes.niddk.nih.gov; or by calling 1-800-860-8747.
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