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If blood sugar levels are too high, the body cannot fight infection or recover from illness in standard fashion. That includes your gums. Diabetes and gum disease are common chronic conditions that play a role in each other’s progression – or prevention. People with diabetes face more than double the risk of developing periodontal (gum) disease, which can progress faster in their mouths. However, you may experience bleeding when brushing or flossing, along with swollen and sensitive gums, as well as persistent bad breath, and other signs that include gum recession or loose teeth.
Periodontitis is a chronic inflammatory infection, and inflammation makes it difficult to manage blood glucose. For some patients, treatment of gum disease may also help to improve blood sugar control, in addition to the care you are already receiving from your GP or diabetes team.
So what can you do? To begin with, ensure you brush your teeth twice each day using fluoride toothpaste and clean between them every single day, utilising floss or interdental brushes. Even if your gums bleed, keep going – the bleeding often resolves through gentle and consistent cleaning (but make sure you get checked). For a Dentist Bournemouth, visit //gentledentistry.co.uk/
Second, dental visits should be part of your diabetes routine. Plaque and tartar build up, not being removed, is the reason why it’s essential to have regular check-ups with professional cleans. Let your dentist know that you have diabetes.
If you have diabetes and are experiencing bleeding gums, bad breath, or a difference in the way your teeth feel overall, then get an appointment sooner rather than later. The sooner treatment is underway, the easier it is to deal with issues more effectively.
