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Diabetes & Dental Care

Diabetes is a problem which dates back to 250 BC. Though the first English term ‘Diabete’ was recorded in 1425. Diabetes brings changes throughout the body as it makes the sugar level rise in the blood. High level of glucose in the blood causes multiple effects on a diabetic’s dental health. Sugar is found to be a major contributor in the break-down of enamel, it also increases the chances of cavity formation, gum disease and eventually tooth decay. The high level of glucose in the blood stream because of diabetes, causes dryness in the mouth, clinically termed as Xerostomia. This is another big problem for dental health. Dry mouth can cause problems like- Gingivitis , which is inflammation of the gums. It is caused after the formation of a plaque film or when bacteria accumulate over the teeth. If left untreated it can result to periodontitis. Inflammation of the tissues around the teeth may also result in bleeding of the gums. Candidiasis , also known as oral thrush. It causes

Dental tips for this winter

  Winter is right around the corner and this is the best time to get your teeth checked by a dentist. Cold weather can become a challenge if there is any kind of dental issue. The low temperatures can cause the pain to rise at extreme levels. Things to do New toothpaste , try getting one of those toothpaste with high fluoride content. It helps in reducing the sensitivity and provides safety from increased sensitivity levels due to extreme weather conditions. Stay hydrated , water plays an important role for the entire body to work properly. During winters, our tendency is to consume less water as it feels unnecessary to do so. Because of the cold temperature, sometimes we misjudge the hydration level of our body. This leaves the body dehydrated and can cause many problems. Because of dehydration, our mouth can start creating bad breath. Dehydrated mouth also causes low saliva production. As saliva is also responsible for cleaning the mouth, it is left uncleaned. This can cause ba