Diabetes and Your Dental Health
It doesn’t matter if you have Type I or Type II diabetes. You have to manage your blood sugar levels. High blood sugar levels increases your chances of having the following dental problems.
Tooth Decay or Cavities
Bacteria naturally lives in your mouth. Plaque forms because of the interaction between these bacteria and sugar from food and drinks. Plaque contains acid that attacks the enamel in the teeth eventually leading to cavities. If you have a lot of blood sugar, the bacteria in your mouth will have more to feed on and the chances of cavity forming plaque increases.
Gingivitis
Diabetes weakens the body’s ability to fight against bacteria. This leads to more plaque build up. Tartar forms when plaque is not removed with regular brushing and flossing. Tartar is a hard substance that forms in the gumline. It irritates the gums and causes it to bleed easily. This is called gingivitis. In short, diabetes makes you more susceptible to gingivitis.
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Tips on Child Dental Health and Care
A beautiful smile helps in winning a million hearts. So in case you have a new-born baby, then take proper care of his teeth and help him in developing good dental hygiene habits. But this should actually begin before you can see your child’s first tooth. There are certain things that you should take into consideration to ensure that your child has strong and healthy teeth and gums. Following these simple child dental health & care tips will help protect your child against diseases pertaining to the teeth.
Make him brush his teeth twice in a day, i.e., when he wakes up from his sleep in the morning and before he goes to bed at night.
When your child attains the pre-school age, make him use fluoride toothpaste. But ensure that your child does not cover the entire brush with the toothpaste. Only a little is enough for his teeth.