Reducing your risks

Don’t wait until your mouth starts to show signs of distress. As soon as you know you are pre-diabetic or have been diagnosed with diabetes be pro-active and take control. Just as with all your other diabetes management programmes, you can also take action yourself to help reduce mouth problems.

It is important to carry out rigorous daily oral hygiene regimes, visit your dentist regularly and maintain good blood glucose control to help reduce the risk of diabetes-related periodontal problems.

Here are some of the signs of gum disease that can occur with diabetes:

1. Gums that pull away from teeth exposing the roots.
2. Redness or swelling of the gums.
3. Gums that bleed when you brush your teeth.
4. Sensitive or loose teeth.
5. Dentures that don’t fit well.
6. Bad breath or a bad taste in your mouth.
7. A white fungal deposit known as Thrush.*
8. Plaque deposits on or between teeth
9. Pus or redness between teeth and gums accompanied by tenderness or swelling in the gum area.

Recognising these signs and taking extra measures to control plaque is essential. Taking control of your risks is all-important in the fight against progressive periodontal disease and ultimately in safeguarding your general health and wellbeing. A daily mouthcare treatment plan combined with regular visits to the dentist can be effective in the prevention of periodontal disease.

AnOxident balance – SPECIALIST TOOTH & GUM PROTECTION FOR DIABETICS