{"id":354,"date":"2019-11-04T17:32:00","date_gmt":"2019-11-04T17:32:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.davidweinmandmd.com\/blog\/?p=354"},"modified":"2019-12-04T17:32:24","modified_gmt":"2019-12-04T17:32:24","slug":"national-diabetes-month-tips-to-help-diabetic-patients-stay-smiling","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.davidweinmandmd.com\/blog\/national-diabetes-month-tips-to-help-diabetic-patients-stay-smiling\/","title":{"rendered":"National Diabetes Month: Tips to Help Diabetic Patients Stay Smiling"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Almost a tenth of\nthe United States population has some form of diabetes; maybe you or a loved\none is already living with the condition. But did you know that patients with\ndiabetes might have extra dental concerns? To celebrate National Diabetes\nMonth, read on to discover how diabetes affects your oral health in Westfield\nand what can be done about it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Type I Diabetes and Dental Health<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Type I diabetes is when the body doesn\u2019t produce enough of\nthe insulin that allows your body to control blood sugar levels. While it\u2019s\nless common than Type II diabetes, it still affects up to 3 million Americans\nwith about 30,000 new cases being diagnosed every year. If you have type I\ndiabetes, you\u2019re about five times more likely to suffer from gum disease than\nthey average person. This is because blood sugar problems can make it harder\nfor your body to fight the oral bacteria that can cause infections. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Type II Diabetes and Dental Health<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Type II is by far the most common type of diabetes. It\ndiffers from type I diabetes in that the issue lies with the cells themselves;\nbasically, your body doesn\u2019t respond to insulin as well as it should. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Like with type I diabetes, type II puts you at a higher risk\nfor gum disease. There\u2019s also evidence that shows gum disease could make your\ndiabetes worse. This means it\u2019s more important than ever to maintain excellent\noral hygiene; keeping your teeth and gums clean is the best way to avoid an\ninfection!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Preventing Gum Disease as a Diabetic<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Here are the best dental care practices that are absolutely\nessential for good gum health \u2013 especially if you have diabetes!<\/p>\n\n\n\n