{"id":80,"date":"2016-04-18T12:40:14","date_gmt":"2016-04-18T12:40:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.meridendentalgroup.com\/blog\/?p=80"},"modified":"2020-06-08T15:42:21","modified_gmt":"2020-06-08T15:42:21","slug":"diabetes-and-its-effect-on-your-oral-health","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.meridendentalgroup.com\/blog\/diabetes-and-its-effect-on-your-oral-health\/","title":{"rendered":"Diabetes and Its Effect on Your Oral Health"},"content":{"rendered":"\"gumThere\u2019s no question that diabetes takes a toll on your health, and that frequently includes your teeth and gums. Your oral health is greatly affected by blood glucose levels — and left uncontrolled, periodontal (gum) disease is more likely to develop. Keep reading to learn more about the link between diabetes and your gums, including important information about treatment for gum disease in Meriden CT.<\/span>\r\n\r\n\r\n

Diabetes and Gum Disease <\/span><\/h2>\r\nResearch shows that diabetes sufferers are more likely to be affected by gum disease, and vice versa. In its later stages, gum disease results in recession, or when the gums pull away from the teeth. This causes sensitive teeth and, when left untreated, the condition frequently leads to loose teeth and eventual tooth loss. People with uncontrolled diabetes are more likely to experience missing teeth as a result of gum disease.<\/span>\r\n\r\nWhy does the link between diabetes and gum disease exist? It has to do with bacteria, and the body\u2019s ability to fight it. Diabetes sufferers have weakened immune systems, decreasing their ability to keep away bacterial infection and making them more susceptible to the factors causing gum disease. Gum disease can also cause blood sugars to rise, making it harder to control diabetes.<\/span>\r\n

Preventing Dental Problems with Diabetes<\/span><\/h3>\r\nDental problems can be prevented in sufferers of diabetes by the close monitoring of blood glucose levels. People with uncontrolled blood glucose are at a much higher risk for developing gingivitis and periodontal disease. Once blood glucose levels have been sustained, good oral hygiene habits are necessary for preventing gum disease. <\/span>\r\n\r\nThese include:<\/span>\r\n