Most of us know someone who has diabetes, a disease that affects 24 million Americans. Diabetes can cause problems with your eyes, nerves, kidneys and heart. In the mouth, diabetes can cause tooth decay, gum disease, problems with salivary glands, fungal infections, and mouth skin disease. People with diabetes must brush and floss their teeth constantly and visit the dentist at least twice a year for an exam and professional cleaning. Bacteria in the gums can cause major problems since diabetes will lower resistance to infection and slow the healing process. If diabetes is not controlled properly, high sugar levels in the saliva may help bacteria cause tooth decay which will also cause fungal infections, especially if the person wears dentures. People with diabetes must visit the dentist immediately if their gums are red, swollen, tender and bleed easily, if gums are shrinking, if pus is between teeth and gums, if teeth are loose and if there is bad breath or bad taste in the mouth. Please share this blog to improve the life of people affected with diabetes.
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