How Can Diabetes Hurt Teeth And Gums?
Tooth and gum problems can happen to anyone. A sticky film full of germs, called plaque, builds up on your teeth.
High blood glucose helps germs, also called bacteria, grow. Then you can get red, sore, and swollen gums that bleed when you brush your teeth.People with diabetes can have tooth and gum problems more often if their blood glucose stays high. High blood glucose can make tooth and gum problems worse. You can even lose your teeth.
Smoking makes it more likely for you to get a bad case of gum disease, especially if you have diabetes and are age 45 or older.
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