diabetes and oral health

Diabetes & Oral Health

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Diabetes is a predominant health problem today.


Diabetes is characterized by abnormally high blood sugar.


Excessive urine production.

Excessive thirst & fluid intake.

Blurred vision.

Unexplained weight loss.

Lethargy.


Symptoms of Diabetes

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Heart diseases.

Nerve damage.

Kidney diseases.

Eye damages.

Oral Health Complications.


Diabetes also causes

Tooth decay

Periodontal diseases - Bleeding gums,

tooth sensitivity, recession of gums, bad

breath halitosis, swollen gums, itchy gums &

loose teeth.

Salivary gland dysfunction (dry mouth )


Diabetes & Oral Health Problems

Continuing to Oral health problems ……

Fungal infections.Lichen planus & lichenoid reactions

(inflammatory skin disease).Infection & delayed healing.Taste impairment.Denture-sore mouth, & changes in the

tongue (such as chronic fissured tongue).Delayed wound healing.


Continuing to Oral health problems ……

Altered immune & inflammatory responses.Oral neuropathies : burning mouth

syndrome, burning tongue, temporomandibular joint dysfunction (tmd), depapillation and fissuring of the tongue.


To Do List

Check the blood sugar level regularly.

Take medicines as prescribed.

Visit the dentist every 6 months.

Diabetics need to take more care of their

teeth then others as they are more prone to

decay & infection.


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oral health complications

predominant health problem

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recession of gums

oral neuropathies

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