Oral Health Problems And Diabetes - All Smiles Dent Spa
Oral Health Problems And Diabetes - All Smiles Dent Spa Diabetes is a silent epidemic which effects large number of people around the world and is directly related to the oral health status of the patients. Oral health is an integral part part of general health. Diabetes can lead to changes in oral cavity such as gum related problems like gingival hyperplasia and periodontitis. Some of the oral problems caused are: Dry mouth Dry mouth is also known as xerostomia. It causes when saliva glands in your mouth don't produce enough saliva.This condition causes dry feeling in your mouth. Uncontrolled diabetes cause a decrease in saliva and and finally lead to dry mouth. Gum inflammation(Gingivitis) Another problem of diabetes is thick the wall of blood vessels. This slow dawn the flow of nutrients and other waste materials from body tissue. If you have serious swollen inflamed gums you know they can lead to serious discomfort. Poor healing of oral tissue People with uncontrolled di...