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<blockquote data-quote="Juicyj" data-source="post: 503854" data-attributes="member: 53162"><p>Hi Donnellys - have you had gum problems since using Cordysol ? I try to use either Listerine or Colgate but without alcohol, i'm not sure if these do help much, i've also been given little brushes to clean between my teeth which are great for brushing off plaque, also learned how to brush my teeth properly so hoping the combination will keep the teeth fixed firmly in my mouth for many years. I did some research and found this article: </p><p></p><p>Whether you have type 1 diabetes or type 2 diabetes, managing your blood sugar level is key. The higher your blood sugar level, the higher your risk of:</p><p></p><ul> <li data-xf-list-type="ul"><strong>Tooth decay (cavities).</strong> Your mouth naturally contains many types of bacteria. When starches and sugars in food and beverages interact with these bacteria, a sticky film known as plaque forms on your teeth. The acids in plaque attack the hard, outer surface of your teeth (enamel). This can lead to cavities. The higher your blood sugar level, the greater the supply of sugars and starches — and the more acid wearing away at your teeth.</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul"><strong>Early gum disease (gingivitis).</strong> Diabetes reduces your ability to fight bacteria. If you don't remove plaque with regular brushing and flossing, it'll harden under your gumline into a substance called tartar (calculus). The longer plaque and tartar remain on your teeth, the more they irritate the gingiva — the part of your gum around the base of your teeth. In time, your gums become swollen and bleed easily. This is gingivitis.</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul"><strong>Advanced gum disease (periodontitis).</strong> Left untreated, gingivitis can lead to a more serious infection called periodontitis, which destroys the soft tissue and bone that support your teeth. Eventually, periodontitis causes your gums to pull away from your teeth and your teeth to loosen and even fall out. Periodontitis tends to be more severe among people who have diabetes because diabetes lowers the ability to resist infection and slows healing. An infection such as periodontitis may also cause your blood sugar level to rise, which makes your diabetes more difficult to control. Preventing and treating periodontitis can help improve blood sugar control.</li> </ul></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Juicyj, post: 503854, member: 53162"] Hi Donnellys - have you had gum problems since using Cordysol ? I try to use either Listerine or Colgate but without alcohol, i'm not sure if these do help much, i've also been given little brushes to clean between my teeth which are great for brushing off plaque, also learned how to brush my teeth properly so hoping the combination will keep the teeth fixed firmly in my mouth for many years. I did some research and found this article: Whether you have type 1 diabetes or type 2 diabetes, managing your blood sugar level is key. The higher your blood sugar level, the higher your risk of: [LIST] [*][B]Tooth decay (cavities).[/B] Your mouth naturally contains many types of bacteria. When starches and sugars in food and beverages interact with these bacteria, a sticky film known as plaque forms on your teeth. The acids in plaque attack the hard, outer surface of your teeth (enamel). This can lead to cavities. The higher your blood sugar level, the greater the supply of sugars and starches — and the more acid wearing away at your teeth. [*][B]Early gum disease (gingivitis).[/B] Diabetes reduces your ability to fight bacteria. If you don't remove plaque with regular brushing and flossing, it'll harden under your gumline into a substance called tartar (calculus). The longer plaque and tartar remain on your teeth, the more they irritate the gingiva — the part of your gum around the base of your teeth. In time, your gums become swollen and bleed easily. This is gingivitis. [*][B]Advanced gum disease (periodontitis).[/B] Left untreated, gingivitis can lead to a more serious infection called periodontitis, which destroys the soft tissue and bone that support your teeth. Eventually, periodontitis causes your gums to pull away from your teeth and your teeth to loosen and even fall out. Periodontitis tends to be more severe among people who have diabetes because diabetes lowers the ability to resist infection and slows healing. An infection such as periodontitis may also cause your blood sugar level to rise, which makes your diabetes more difficult to control. Preventing and treating periodontitis can help improve blood sugar control. [/LIST] [/QUOTE]
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