There is a proven relationship between diabetes and oral health care. A diabetic person must be more careful with his or her oral health, since this metabolic disease causes dental problems. Therefore, they should take special care and better control of the symptoms.
What are the oral complications of diabetes?
Frequent complications that usually arise in diabetic patients are the following:
- Oral ulcers, due to collagen deficiency and lowered immune system defenses.
- Dental caries, even with reduced consumption of sugars, diabetics have an increase in dental caries because the higher the blood sugar levels, the more these substances and acid that cause them accumulate in the mouth.
- Oral candidiasis, the growth of fungi is greater due to the atrophy that the tissues develop.
- Dry mouth, the papillae present alterations together with a decrease in saliva, causing a burning and dry mouth sensation.
- Periodontal diseaseperiodontal disease, due to a metabolic alteration which causes tissue damage.
How should you take care of diabetes and your oral health?
If you have any doubts, you should go to your doctor to receive a diagnosis and treatment in time. Nowadays, a diabetic person can have a fairly normal life as long as he/she receives the appropriate treatment. To prevent the oral problems we are talking about, it is important to maintain proper oral hygiene and go regularly to the dentist for check-ups. For any other problem, you should count on professionals with extensive experience and prestige as those who make up our multidisciplinary team at Clínica Ilzarbe. Don’t hesitate any longer and call us to make an appointmentWe are waiting for you!
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