5 Condition oral cavity in Diabetic Patients

5 Condition oral cavity in Diabetic Patients

5 Condition oral cavity in Diabetic Patients - Diabetes also have complications in the oral cavity. Not always as we think over the years, complications of diabetes only occurs in the eyes, kidneys, and heart.

Dentist Mouth Disease Specialist of Difa Oral Health Center, drg Widya Apsari reveal five things we should know about diabetes and oral conditions quoted from the official website DOHC written directly by himself on Wednesday (18/05/2016)

1. The risk of tooth decay in people with diabetes (diabetes) increases because the amount of saliva is reduced because of the diabetes medication regularly consumed.

2. Diabetics are also prone to a periodontist or damage tissue supporting the teeth, making tooth loss spontaneously. Yes, because diabetes increases the risk of damage to the bones, including a jaw bone.

3. Decreased endurance mucosa (skin) in the oral cavity and therefore susceptible to fungal and bacterial infections of the oral cavity.

4. Diabetics experiencing conditions are difficult to heal wounds. Common after tooth extraction.

5. Changes or reduced sense of taste on the tongue, so patients with diabetes tend to add salt to their diets. No wonder that there is an increase risk of heart disease.

He also said, there are a few things to remember. Five of these conditions can be used as a guide diagnosis of diabetes through oral examination by a dentist, so dentists can be directed to check their blood sugar levels for early diagnosis of diabetes.