Diabetes And Other Endocrine Disorders
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Diabetes and Oral Health Problems
For the nearly 21 million Americans that have diabetes, many may be surprised to learn about an unexpected complication associated with this condition.
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Diabetes and Other Endocrine Disorders
Diabetes can affect the entire body. Whether your diabetes affects your oral health depends on how well you are able to control your blood sugar. If your diabetes is under control, the effects on your oral health should be minimized. However, if your diabetes is not under control, the oral effects can be dramatic.
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Diabetes Patients Should Pay Close Attention to Oral Health
If you have diabetes, keeping your glucose level within a healthy range and regular dental checkups are key to managing your oral health.
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Diabetes Dental Tips
People with diabetes get gum disease more often than people who do not have diabetes. Gum infections can make it hard to control blood sugar. Once a gum infection starts, it can take a long time to heal. If the infection is severe, teeth can loosen or even fall out.
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Prevent Diabetes Problems, Keep Your Teeth and Gums Healthy
Too much glucose in the blood for a long time causes diabetes problems. This high blood glucose can damage many parts of the body, such as the heart, blood vessels and kidneys.
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