Are you diabetic or do you know someone who diabetes mellitus Anyone suffering from diabetes should eat a lot value his dental hygiene Diabetics have a three times higher risk of developing periodontitis than healthy people. If periodontitis is left untreated, diabetes can even worsen. What is particularly insidious is the fact that both diseases develop secretly. What you can do and how you active against periodontitis We will explain to you in today's blog post how you can fight this.
Diabetes mellitus and its effects on periodontitis
Various studies show that Diabetics have a threefold increased risk of developing periodontitisUnlike healthy people, diabetics show an accelerated increase in periodontal diseases, while at the same time responding less to therapy. This also explains why the periodontal disease course is often more severe in diabetics than in healthy people. Each periodontal disease is a diabetic complication, because periodontitis also has a negative impact on diabetes.
Periodontitis and diabetes mellitus often occur togetherBoth diseases are considered widespread in our latitudes. In the case of periodontitis bacterial plaque inflames the gumswhich recedes from the tooth. If periodontitis is not treated, teeth can become loose and, in the worst case, fall out.
Through regular and thorough dental care However, the risk of periodontitis can be reduced. It is therefore up to you to take preventive measures in good time and to do something to prevent or alleviate the condition. Minimize your risks and devote more time to your dental care. We often find that people are not aware of the importance of well-groomed teeth. first signs of periodontitis such as
- swollen
- reddened
- or painful
You should pay attention to your gums. Especially as a diabetic, you should also pay attention to your Keep an eye on blood sugar levels.
Dental check-ups are a must
As a diabetic, you certainly know about the importance of healthy teethIf you are not aware of this, we recommend that you visit your trusted dentist for regular check-ups. Especially if you have existing periodontitis, a very close monitoring Here your dentist will remove all harmful deposits and plaque from your teeth. If necessary, he will also clean any gum pockets to avoid severe inflammation.
To create your own good feeling during daily dental care and to counteract excessive periodontitis, we recommend our ultrasonic toothbrush emmi®-dent Platinum. It cleans your teeth very gently using the latest ultrasound technology. Without additional pressure or abrasive scrubbing you clean your gums and teeth particularly gentlyRemove deposits and deprive harmful bacteria and germs of their food source.