Many people don’t associate their smile with a healthy life, but the mouth is the gateway to your body. Having a healthy mouth is the start to having a healthy body.
Diabetes can have serious affects on your body and takes a toll on your teeth. We all know that diabetes affects your body’s ability to process the sugars in foods we eat. But what does that have to do with your teeth? Severe to mild diabetic individuals produce far less saliva than non-diabetics from certain medication taken to treat diabetes. So why does that matter? Not only would less saliva affect how food tastes, but also saliva protects your teeth from cavities and from forming plaque. So what does this mean? As a diabetic you are more likely to get cavities, plaque build-up, and you will have an increased risk of dental infection.
This means that you should at least brush your teeth twice a day (electric toothbrushes are the best at removing plaque) for two minutes with fluoride toothpaste and floss at least once a day. These steps along with regular cleanings with your hygienist or dentist are essential to remove plaque.
So what if you forget to floss, miss a cleaning or just can’t clean your teeth well enough? If plaque and bacteria aren’t completely removed from your teeth daily you will produce calculus. This is not that hard math class, it is worse! Calculus is hardened plaque that cannot be removed by regular flossing and brushing. Only your dentist or hygienist will be able to remove this calculus. If the calculus is not removed, your gums will swell and you will bleed more easily. Then you could potentially develop a disease of your mouth called periodontitis. Periodontitis destroys the bone that supports your teeth. In time, your bone will recede around your teeth which will causes them to loosen and then fall out.
“Wow, that’s awful! That sounds so painful! How could something like this happen?” is something we hear all the time when we warn people about periodontitis. The worst thing gum disease is that it is not painful at all until your teeth are too loose and have to be removed. This causes the warning signs to be over looked, making it hard for the average person to detect the condition early enough.
The best way to know if you are developing or already have periodontitis is to visit your dentist at least two times a year. There are some additional things to prevent tooth loss and improve your overall smile which are; monitoring and managing your blood sugar, healthy diet, limiting your alcohol and not smoking.
For good dental health, keep these healthy food chooses in mind; Drink plenty of water, Eat a variety of foods from each of the five major food groups; whole, grains, fruits, vegetables, lean proteins, low fat and fat free dairy foods.
http://www.themonitor.com/life/vidahealth/dental-health-important-for-diabetes-patients/article_6c45bd32-d447-11e6-9fe7-d3d5b4663c4a.html
Diabetes can have serious affects on your body and takes a toll on your teeth. We all know that diabetes affects your body’s ability to process the sugars in foods we eat. But what does that have to do with your teeth? Severe to mild diabetic individuals produce far less saliva than non-diabetics from certain medication taken to treat diabetes. So why does that matter? Not only would less saliva affect how food tastes, but also saliva protects your teeth from cavities and from forming plaque. So what does this mean? As a diabetic you are more likely to get cavities, plaque build-up, and you will have an increased risk of dental infection.
This means that you should at least brush your teeth twice a day (electric toothbrushes are the best at removing plaque) for two minutes with fluoride toothpaste and floss at least once a day. These steps along with regular cleanings with your hygienist or dentist are essential to remove plaque.
So what if you forget to floss, miss a cleaning or just can’t clean your teeth well enough? If plaque and bacteria aren’t completely removed from your teeth daily you will produce calculus. This is not that hard math class, it is worse! Calculus is hardened plaque that cannot be removed by regular flossing and brushing. Only your dentist or hygienist will be able to remove this calculus. If the calculus is not removed, your gums will swell and you will bleed more easily. Then you could potentially develop a disease of your mouth called periodontitis. Periodontitis destroys the bone that supports your teeth. In time, your bone will recede around your teeth which will causes them to loosen and then fall out.
“Wow, that’s awful! That sounds so painful! How could something like this happen?” is something we hear all the time when we warn people about periodontitis. The worst thing gum disease is that it is not painful at all until your teeth are too loose and have to be removed. This causes the warning signs to be over looked, making it hard for the average person to detect the condition early enough.
The best way to know if you are developing or already have periodontitis is to visit your dentist at least two times a year. There are some additional things to prevent tooth loss and improve your overall smile which are; monitoring and managing your blood sugar, healthy diet, limiting your alcohol and not smoking.
For good dental health, keep these healthy food chooses in mind; Drink plenty of water, Eat a variety of foods from each of the five major food groups; whole, grains, fruits, vegetables, lean proteins, low fat and fat free dairy foods.
http://www.themonitor.com/life/vidahealth/dental-health-important-for-diabetes-patients/article_6c45bd32-d447-11e6-9fe7-d3d5b4663c4a.html
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