Are there secrets to preventing tooth decay with diabetes?
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American Dental Association answered:Preventing tooth decay is not a secret, and it's something everyone can and should do. As people with diabetes are at greater risk for oral health problems, maintaining a good oral health routine is especially important.
Brushing twice a day for two minutes with a fluoride toothpaste, flossing once a day and seeing your dentist regularly for cleanings and screenings will help in preventing oral health problems. Maintaining a balanced diet is also important.
You can also do regular self-exams to check for swollen gums, bleeding, sores or other early warning signs of potential oral health problems. If you experience any of these problems, see your dentist immediately. Early treatment is key to preventing larger oral health problems before they become irreversible.
Preventing tooth decay is not a secret, and it's something everyone can and should do. As people with diabetes are at greater risk for oral health problems, maintaining a good oral health routine is especially important. Brushing twice a day for two... More -
Dr. De Vizio of Colgate answered:There are no secrets to preventing tooth decay with diabetes. To avoid tooth decay, you should reduce the frequency of sugar intakes and reduce the plaque bacteria with regular brushing and flossing each day. You can strengthen your teeth by using fluoride and special rinses that strengthen the teeth. Fluoride helps strengthen teeth and bones. In many communities fluoride is added to the water for public health purposes. This is because decades ago, dental health experts realized that people who drank fluoridated water had fewer cavities and stronger teeth. Fluoride was added to toothpaste in the 1960s. This had a huge impact on the prevention of tooth decay. Today, most toothpastes have fluoride as an ingredient. Dental experts recommend that children and adults use toothpaste with fluoride to keep teeth strong and healthy.
There are no secrets to preventing tooth decay with diabetes. To avoid tooth decay, you should reduce the frequency of sugar intakes and reduce the plaque bacteria with regular brushing and flossing each day. You can strengthen your teeth by... More -
Dr. John Christensen answered:Diabetes is a disease which directly impacts the soft tissues; gums and salivary glands, and can indirectly effect the teeth. Daily flossing and brushing along with regular visits to the dentists are the foundational principles for diabetics. If salivary flow has diminished, the mouth becomes dry, and more susceptible to decay. Two strategies are helpful; firstly sugar-free candies or xylitol gum can help stimulate more saliva. Secondly, use a prescription fluoride toothpaste in the morning and before bed to help strengthen and re-mineralize the teeth.
Diabetes is a disease which directly impacts the soft tissues; gums and salivary glands, and can indirectly effect the teeth. Daily flossing and brushing along with regular visits to the dentists are the foundational principles for... More -
Dr. Russell Fitton answered:The only real secret is to keep your teeth clean and watch sugar and carbohydrate intake. Make sure you are seeing your dentist on regular recall visits for professional cleanings and exams. Use a fluoride toothpaste and ask your dentist if he feels that you should have additional fluoride supplements based on medications you may be taking that cause dry mouth.The only real secret is to keep your teeth clean and watch sugar and carbohydrate intake. Make sure you are seeing your dentist on regular recall visits for professional cleanings and exams. Use a fluoride toothpaste and ask your dentist if he feels... More -
Dr. Romesh Nalliah answered:No. Excellent oral hygiene with regular effective brushing and flossing, coupled with dental check-ups every six months is the "secret." Your dentist will have to be vigilant about gingival problems which diabetics are more prone to. However, controlling your diabetes helps prevent these problems.No. Excellent oral hygiene with regular effective brushing and flossing, coupled with dental check-ups every six months is the "secret." Your dentist will have to be vigilant about gingival problems which diabetics are more prone to. However,... More
