Diabetes and Oral Health
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- Q Does healing after oral surgery take longer?
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Diabetes can lower your resistance to infection and can slow the healing process. If you are having extensive oral surgery, your dentist may prescribe antibiotics to minimize the risk of infection. To help the healing process, keep your blood glucose... Full Answer
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- Q Should I tell my dentist and hygienist that I have diabetes?
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Be sure to tell your dentist if you have diabetes and keep them up-to-date on any changes. People with diabetes are at greater risk for oral health problems. Good oral hygiene habits, including professional cleanings at the dental office, are... Full Answer
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- Q Does healing after oral surgery take longer in people with diabetes?
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Diabetes can lower your resistance to infection and can slow the healing process. If you are having extensive oral surgery, your dentist may prescribe antibiotics to minimize the risk of infection. To help the healing process, keep your blood glucose... Full Answer
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- Q How do poor oral care and diabetes lead to fungal infection?
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If you have diabetes, you are at greater risk of developing some oral health problems, including fungal infection. Since diabetes compromises your immune system, you may be prone to developing fungal infections. Symptoms include painful sores and... Full Answer
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- Q How can I prevent infection after dental surgery if I have diabetes?
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Diabetes can lower your resistance to infection and can slow the healing process. If you are having extensive oral surgery, your dentist may prescribe antibiotics to minimize the risk of infection. To help the healing process, keep your blood glucose... Full Answer
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- Q Why should I see a dentist regularly if I have diabetes?
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If you have diabetes, you are at greater risk of developing some oral health problems. Diabetes can also lower your resistance to infection and can slow the healing process. Good oral hygiene habits, including professional cleanings at the dental... Full Answer
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- Q How are diabetes and oral health related?
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If you have diabetes, it can cause problems with your eyes, nerves, kidneys, heart and other parts of your body, including your teeth, gums and the rest of your mouth. If you control diabetes with a healthy diet and proper medication and you schedule... Full Answer
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- Q How should I care for my teeth if I have diabetes?
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Regular dental checkups, professional teeth cleanings and periodontal screenings are important to detect and treat dental problems early. Before dental treatment, let your dentist know: if you have been diagnosed with diabetes if the disease is... Full Answer
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- Q Can diabetes increase the risk of gum disease?
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Gum diseases are often more frequent and more severe in people with diabetes, especially if they smoke. Diabetics with poor blood sugar control are more likely to lose teeth than diabetics who have good control. There are also data suggesting... Full Answer
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- Q How can I prevent gum disease if I have diabetes?
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Because of lowered resistance and a longer healing process, periodontal diseases often appear to be more frequent and more severe among persons with diabetes. That's why good maintenance of blood sugar levels, a well-balanced diet that meets your... Full Answer
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