Seattle Health Blog

It is important to healthy teeth and gums. To control the level of glucose in the blood and prevent gum disease, it is important to brush and floss every day and be tested periodically. If diabetes is not under control, the possibility of having problems in your mouth increases.

If you have diabetes, take the following measures:

• Controls the level of glucose in the blood.
• Brush your teeth and floss every day.
• Go to the dentist regularly.
• Do not forget your dentist you have diabetes.
• Tell your dentist if your dentures (false teeth) do not fit right, or if your gums are sore.
• Quit smoking. Smoking worsens gum disease. The doctor or dentist can help you quit smoking.

Take a few minutes to inspect your mouth regularly for any problems. Sometimes, their gums bleed when brushing or flossing. You may also notice dryness, soreness, white patches or a bad taste in the mouth. Any of these reasons to visit the dentist.