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Oral health and effects on stabilizing blood sugar analysis readings

By Tatiana Green


Everyone has bacteria in our mouths all of the time. Normally, we keep these bacteria in order with good oral health. Sometimes, the bad bacteria get beyond control and could cause anything from cavities to advanced gum disease (periodontal illness) and bad breath. People with diabetes are at a greater risk for developing periodontal disease. Studies prove that there's actually an oral link to cardiac disease including endocarditis, toughening of the arteries, and plaque build-up in the arteries. Controlling blood sugars can lower the risk of periodontal and cardiac sicknesses.

The higher your blood sugar is the higher your risk is for tooth rot, gingivitis, and periodontal disease. Tooth decay, or cavities, occurs when the food we eat creates a sticky film on the outside of the teeth, this is plaque. The acids in plaque eat away at the outside layer (enamel) of the teeth creating cavities. The higher blood sugar analysis levels are the more acid will exist in the mouth eroding the enamel away.

Gingivitis, early gum illness, happens when tartar forms under the gumline. This occurs when plaque isn't removed with repeated brushing and flossing. When tartar remains on the teeth it irritates the gums and this makes them inflamed and bleed readily. Diabetes reduces your capability to fight the bacteria that creates plaque build-up. Good oral cleanliness is necessary to reduce the risk of developing gingivitis.

When gingivitis is not treated, an infection can develop. This is known as periodontitis or advances gum disease. Periodontitis may cause teeth to fall out by making the gum tissue detach from the teeth. It may also destroy the bone that supports the teeth. Since diabetes decreases the facility to fight infection and injuries heal slower, folk with diabetes tend to have more serious cases of periodontal illness. Periodontal disease can also increase blood sugars and make them more troublesome to regulate. If a diabetic has periodontal disease, treatment and prevention can improve blood sugar analysis readings.

Be absolutely sure and brush and floss frequently and also schedule regular check-ups with your dentist. If you have diabetes,a general dentist will help you forestall or treat gingivitis and periodontal infection.




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