Too much sugar causes tooth decay, and diabetes brings down the whole oral health system. The population of Indians suffering from diabetes is steadily increasing with each passing year. There are multiple factors that have contributed in the prevalence of diabetes in India such as changing lifestyle habits, polluted environment, unhealthy diet, food ingredients low in nutrition but high in chemicals, stress and lack of physical exercise. People suffering from diabetes are more susceptible to diseases that affect tooth and gum since their body’s immunity is low and healing rate is inadequate. Sadly, people suffering from diabetes don’t give oral health issues much consideration and focus more on other complication caused by diabetes. A person suffering from diabetes is more likely to search for a cardiologist, nephrologist, neurologist or an ophthalmologist then take an appointment at a local Dental clinic in Kilpauk or Mogappair.
Oral health conditions can be easily improved with proper care, although it may not seem as significant as getting an eye or a kidney implant, taking an appointment at the nearby dental implant hospital can help prevent hidden morbidity. Research has found that Periodontal diseases can alter glucose metabolism in the body, so even if you aren’t diabetic you will still suffer from it, in worst case scenario it can cause prediabetes which is a precursor to Type - 2 Diabetes. In an experiment concerning the relationship between diabetes and oral health, it was found that there is a higher level of glucose in the saliva of a diabetic patient than a normal person, this causes an imbalance in pH of saliva resulting in dry mouth. Dry mouth acts as an ideal environment for the growth of bacteria and fungus, thus the diabetic patient would suffer from infections such as peritonitis, oral thrush and dry mouth.
Here is a list of a few symptoms which usually appear in diabetic patients when their oral health is in decline:
Oral health conditions can be easily improved with proper care, although it may not seem as significant as getting an eye or a kidney implant, taking an appointment at the nearby dental implant hospital can help prevent hidden morbidity. Research has found that Periodontal diseases can alter glucose metabolism in the body, so even if you aren’t diabetic you will still suffer from it, in worst case scenario it can cause prediabetes which is a precursor to Type - 2 Diabetes. In an experiment concerning the relationship between diabetes and oral health, it was found that there is a higher level of glucose in the saliva of a diabetic patient than a normal person, this causes an imbalance in pH of saliva resulting in dry mouth. Dry mouth acts as an ideal environment for the growth of bacteria and fungus, thus the diabetic patient would suffer from infections such as peritonitis, oral thrush and dry mouth.
Here is a list of a few symptoms which usually appear in diabetic patients when their oral health is in decline:
- Gum’s bleed when brushing or flossing.
- Swollen or tender gums.
- The appearance of white patches in the mouth.
- Frequent feeling of dryness in the mouth.
- Bad Breath
- Numb towards taste or experiencing an unpleasant taste on the tongue.
