2024-02-11 08:00:00
Written by Marwa Mahmoud Elias Sunday, February 11, 2024 10:00 AM
Diabetic They are vulnerable to problems with the mouth, teeth, and gums. This was confirmed by a report published on the Cura health website, which confirmed that many factors lead to disruption of the oral health of diabetics, including:
Many factors increase the risk of gum and tooth problems and diseases for a diabetic patient. Disorders in sugar levels lead to the growth of bacteria and fungi in the mouth, in addition to a lack of saliva production. Patients are more susceptible to increased inflammation in the body, and disordered and high blood sugar levels may contribute to rapid tooth breakdown and loss.
The inflammatory condition and difficulty in healing that afflicts most diabetics greatly contribute to increasing the problems of the gums and teeth, so Dr. Ahmed Al-Gammal, a consultant in diabetes and internal medicine, said that the diabetic patient should pay attention to the health of the mouth and teeth in order to increase the chances of the gums, teeth and mouth suffering from problems as a result of dehydration, and so he provided a set of advice. The most important of them are:
– Constantly moisturize the mouth by drinking water throughout the day
– Take care to brush your teeth well twice with toothpaste
– Pay attention to staying away from drinks rich in sugar, as they disrupt blood sugar levels and increase the chances of mouth and teeth problems.
– Refer to a specialist as soon as any problem appears in the mouth or gums, such as inflammation, pain, or dry mouth
– It is necessary to control and control blood sugar levels by eating healthy food and taking diabetes medications in an organized manner so as not to cause disturbances in its level and affect the mouth.
Rinsing the mouth with water is very important because it cleans the mouth as much as possible from the possibility of bacteria accumulation
Regular visits to the dentist are very important for diabetics
Smoking harms diabetics and harms the health of the mouth and teeth, so it is necessary to take care of the mouth and avoid smoking
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