Toothbrushes

[diamonddamaris]

I have been using an electric toothbrush since before my diabetes diagnosis and never considered there was any reason for changing.
I have all my teeth and only one filling which was due to cracking my front tooth on the side of the swimming pool after the first time I had swum a full length.
I had my annual check up last week and the dentist said I have strong teeth.

@diamonddamaris what is the reason for your question? Why do you think diabetes would affect your dental hygiene management?

I am considering changing to an electric toothbrush but am curious to see what other people’s views are on the subject. My dentist did mention that diabetes can have an effect on your teeth and I have bridge at the back of my teeth so wondered if the electric toothbrush could cause any issues.

 

[jaywak]

Why would having diabetes make a difference in what toothbrush is best?

Exactly ! Do I need a softer hairbrush to comb my hair ?

 

[Fenn]

Can't say I've heard anything specific to diabetics. I like to be different, I use electric in the morning & manual at night. My dentist was happy at my last check up so I'm happy.

Sorry op for off topic, I used to play online poker many moons ago and
I had a very similar avatar to you, my name was “Smiley Bag Face” lol

 

[Antje77]

I am considering changing to an electric toothbrush but am curious to see what other people’s views are on the subject. My dentist did mention that diabetes can have an effect on your teeth and I have bridge at the back of my teeth so wondered if the electric toothbrush could cause any issues.

I definitely prefer electric!

 

[lovinglife]

Diabetes doesn’t affect your teeth as such but running too high BG can cause gum inflammation and infections

 

[Antje77]

Diabetes doesn’t affect your teeth as such but running too high BG can cause gum inflammation and infections

It can also cause tooth decay. High BG means more glucose in all body fluids, including saliva. So if you regularly have high BG you're basically bathing your teeth a a sugary solution.

 

[jessj]

Sorry op for off topic, I used to play online poker many moons ago and
I had a very similar avatar to you, my name was “Smiley Bag Face” lol

How funny! I used a similar one years ago on another forum, my name there was Bag Head!

On topic, a friend of mine had bad control of her diabetes & it caused problems with her teeth/mouth, her dentist warned her not to use an electric toothbrush ever, just a soft manual brush.