Dental treatment in diabetes

India is the Diabetes capital of the world. Among the organs that are damaged by long standing Diabetes like Kidney, eyes, heart, it is scientifically proven that Diabetes is known to affect the mouth too. People are unaware of the effects of Uncontrolled Diabetes in the mouth.

Regarding the mouth, Diabetes is a double ended sword. Uncontrolled diabetes is known to increase the severity of dental infections in the mouth as also poor oral hygiene in turn is known to worsen Diabetes condition of the patient .

Common findings in the mouth seen in Diabetics include:

Dry mouth
Oral Ulcers
Burning in mouth
Active dental infections.
Poor Gum health, periodontitis.
Bad Breath

‘SMILE N CARE SPECIALITY DENTAL CLINIC’ aims at providing comprehensive care of the mouth in Diabetics. We also provide complete instructions and education on how to avoid infections of the mouth by practicing:

Regular dental screening by the patients at home
Right brushing techniques, flossing
Instructions on how to avoid dry mouth, burning tongue & mouth ulcers.
Diet modification suggestions and follow up at regular intervals.

Moreover the low sugar and high fiber diet chart ( salads, vegetables, legumes, etc) to be followed by the Diabetics can only be practiced if the patients have healthy, strong, infection free teeth.