{"id":226,"date":"2019-11-04T19:27:44","date_gmt":"2019-11-04T19:27:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.lovelldental.com\/blog\/?p=226"},"modified":"2019-11-27T19:29:10","modified_gmt":"2019-11-27T19:29:10","slug":"how-diabetes-affects-your-oral-health-in-lovell-wy","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.lovelldental.com\/blog\/how-diabetes-affects-your-oral-health-in-lovell-wy\/","title":{"rendered":"Find Out How You Can Improve Your Oral Health While Living with Diabetes"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"a<\/a>If you didn\u2019t know, November is National Diabetes Month, and it\u2019s time to consider how living as a diabetic can impact your oral cavity. In order to find ways to keep your teeth, gums, and overall well-being in optimal shape, a dentist wants to explain how diabetes affects your oral health in Lovell, WY<\/a>. Read on to find out more about Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes and what you can do to prevent gum disease from developing.<\/p>\n

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Type 1 Diabetes and How it Affects Dental Health<\/h2>\n

With an estimated 3 million people in the United States living with Type 1 Diabetes, 15% are children. It should come as no surprise that a condition that affects blood sugar levels is closely associated with gum disease, which is also known as periodontal disease.<\/p>\n

Type 1 Diabetes may not cause oral health problems, but it can make you more susceptible to developing gum disease, or it can simply make it worse. When the gums become inflamed or swollen, these are clear indicators that gingivitis is present. To fight it, it\u2019s important that you maintain your blood sugar levels and maintain a good oral hygiene routine.<\/p>\n

Oral Care for Type 2 Diabetes<\/h2>\n

Because diabetes involves trying to manage glucose levels, gum disease can become more prevalent, making it much harder to keep blood sugar levels at a normal level. Since individuals who have diabetes have a weaker immune system and are more susceptible to bacterial infections, gum disease can develop quite easily.<\/p>\n

Gum pockets can begin to develop, resulting in red, swollen, and bleeding gums when brushing or flossing.<\/p>\n

Preventing Gum Disease as a Diabetic<\/h2>\n

To prevent gum disease from occurring, diabetics should follow these recommended steps:<\/p>\n