December 31, 2007

Dental problems in people with Diabetes - Part II

In the first part of this post, we mentioned that diabetes patients have a higher tendency for teeth loss. But besides this major dental problem, there are other hazards diabetic people ought to look after as gum cuts that take time to heal.

They usually happen because of dental dryness, which triggers the appearance of fungi.
Therefore, you have to perform a very careful and patient dental brushing with the aid of a soft bristle dental brush. In addition, using mouthwash helps to fight the bacteria that form fungi in gums.

Moreover, it is indispensable that if you have diabetes to visit the dentist because of the lack of sensitivity, you may just realize you have a dental problem after a dental check-up.

Tips

  • Plaque formed around teeth can be controlled with a diet that includes the daily consumption of carrots, apples, dried seeds, celery and fresh cucumber.
  • For promoting saliva segregation, that helps prevent caries and mouth fungi, drink a lot of water and chew sugar free gum.

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