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Gum Disease and Diabetics

leslie10152

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There is currently a strong concensus concerning the danger of gum disease in diabetics. The bacteria that promotes gum disease has a detrimental effect on the cardiac system. The heart can be compromised by infections in teeth and gums, so it advisable to maintain good oral hygiene at all times. The buildup of plaque and calculus round the base of the teeth allows bacteria to build up colonies beneath the gum level and create areas of infection. These infections can enter the blood stream and infect other areas of the body. Diabetics have compromised immune systems and are more readily prone to infections of all kinds.

Make sure your dentist knows that you are diabetic to ensure a full inspection and regular visits to avoid potential infections.
 
There are some very good mouth wash and toothpaste products aimed specifically at those with bleeding gums..etc
 
DavidGrahamJones said:
My gum health has improved dramatically since I started using a water pick.
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I bought a water pick ages ago. I thought it was good. Then I saw my dental hygienist and she said they weren't worth using because the jet can't penetrate between the teeth from one side to the other.
I did buy a little manual pasta maker using low carb ingredients - glucomannan powder and oat fiber. The water pick is perfect for getting out the pasta stuck in the tiny holes of the dies.
 
amber22 said:
I bought a water pick ages ago. I thought it was good. Then I saw my dental hygienist and she said they weren't worth using because the jet can't penetrate between the teeth from one side to the other.
I did buy a little manual pasta maker using low carb ingredients - glucomannan powder and oat fiber. The water pick is perfect for getting out the pasta stuck in the tiny holes of the dies.
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I was just thinking whether I should answer mist's message about mouth wash products because my dentist and my hygienist both suggest they are a waste of money, but wasn't going to because it's only their opinion. It was only the opinion of my dentist that made me try the water pick. All I can add is that My water pick in MY gob does an excellent job of getting between MY toothy pegs. That could be because I had several teeth removed as a child because my buccal cavity was too small for the number of teeth, that's also the reason why my wisdom teeth have also been removed.

My wording might not be the best, it was meant to be light hearted, they're only teeth after all, and very important too. LOL
 
DavidGrahamJones said:
I was just thinking whether I should answer mist's message about mouth wash products because my dentist and my hygienist both suggest they are a waste of money, but wasn't going to because it's only their opinion. It was only the opinion of my dentist that made me try the water pick. All I can add is that My water pick in MY gob does an excellent job of getting between MY toothy pegs. That could be because I had several teeth removed as a child because my buccal cavity was too small for the number of teeth, that's also the reason why my wisdom teeth have also been removed.

My wording might not be the best, it was meant to be light hearted, they're only teeth after all, and very important too. LOL
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@DavidGrahamJones
I'm glad the water pick works for you. As I said, I really liked using it on my teeth, they felt so clean, but I know it wasn't the total answer as only half my teeth are gappy enough for the jet to go through to the other side. I use tooth picks and dental floss as well.
I do not always follow the advice of my dentist. I never did use the prescription strong fluoride toothpaste. I stopped using the mouthwash because my mouth was gluey. Maybe that was due to the then undiagnosed diabetes.
 
mist said:
There are some very good mouth wash and toothpaste products aimed specifically at those with bleeding gums..etc
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A dentist gave me something called Curasept. I'm not sure if you can get this over the counter.
 
I have had gum disease for a while now, I was referred to Guy's hospital in London. I use inter dental brushes to clean between the teeth. My dentist is very good and explains everything, I have already lost 5 teeth, my parents, decades ago, had to have dentures because of the gum disease pyorrhea and that could be part of my gum and teeth problems.
 
I have found this very interesting.
I do visit the dentist regular but me and my dentist have noticed over the past couple of years, there have been more problems.
My gums are receding, which has resulted in loose teeth and because of that, have lost a few back teeth.
I have also recently had a gum infection
 
Sadly I'm like you, John. Owing to increasing gum problems in recent years, I have only a few teeth on the left side, top & bottom. Pity, because the teeth themselves were fine, but had to be taken out because they were dropping & moving around all over the place!

Beware, though, this 'nuts are healthy' lark has hidden consequences - last week I lost half one of my precious few remaining teeth while chomping on some almonds :eek:
 
As all the upper set of teeth went and only six of the lower remaining nuts are now beyond me sadly. Some years ago I had tumors in both parotid glands the removal of which meant the glands mostly went as well. hence no or very little saliva and teeth rapidly decayed and crumbled had not been informed of this consequence of the ops so did not take precautionary measures. That is chewing sugar free gum or using artificial saliva.
 
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