Guest guest Posted August 23, 2000 Report Share Posted August 23, 2000 My Mom recently showed me an article that links diabetes problems to bad teeth. The article explains that, because of the infections related to having bad teeth, one's diabetes problems can actually get worse over time. I'll have to do some more research on this one, but would love to get some feedback from the group here. It makes sense, though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 23, 2000 Report Share Posted August 23, 2000 I searched diabetes and teeeth and this popped up, It is extensive, but you may want to look. Sam http://aepo-xdv-www.epo.cdc.gov/wonder/prevguid/p0000063/p0000063.htm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 23, 2000 Report Share Posted August 23, 2000 > I searched diabetes and teeeth and this popped up, It is extensive, but > you may want to look. Sam > http://aepo-xdv- www.epo.cdc.gov/wonder/prevguid/p0000063/p0000063.htm Great work, Sam! Thanks for the link. I'm going to be poring over this for quite some time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 23, 2000 Report Share Posted August 23, 2000 It's really a vicious circle, . As a former dental assistant, let me put that hat back on and see if I can explain: Yes, if you have infections related to bad teeth, it will raise your bg levels. That's not a permanent thing. Once the infection in cleared up, its effects on bg levels will cease. This is the same with any infection anywhere in the body. On the other hand, elevated bg levels make diabetics more susceptible to periodontal disease. (gum disease) This can lead to bone loss, and eventually to tooth loss. Of course, periodontal disease can also lead to infection, so there goes the circle again. Teri Diabetes & bad teeth My Mom recently showed me an article that links diabetes problems to bad teeth. The article explains that, because of the infections related to having bad teeth, one's diabetes problems can actually get worse over time. I'll have to do some more research on this one, but would love to get some feedback from the group here. It makes sense, though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 23, 2000 Report Share Posted August 23, 2000 I've heard of people getting their problem teeth get taken care of, either through extraction (at worst) or other methods, and within hours, feeling the beneficial effects of having the problem taken care of. What I'm concerned with is how much my diabetes will affect the healing time of my mouth. Almost 3 weeks ago, I skinned some knuckles pretty bad, and they're still not healed completely. In fact, they look kind of gross. I'd hate to be laid up for weeks trying to recover from dental surgery and have work pile up on me. I work for a small business, and am the " computer guru " of the operation. Without me being at work, things just don't get done. My health comes first, though. Thanks for your input. > It's really a vicious circle, . As a former dental assistant, let me put that hat back on and see if I can explain: > > Yes, if you have infections related to bad teeth, it will raise your bg levels. That's not a permanent thing. Once the infection in cleared up, its effects on bg levels will cease. This is the same with any infection anywhere in the body. > > On the other hand, elevated bg levels make diabetics more susceptible to periodontal disease. (gum disease) This can lead to bone loss, and eventually to tooth loss. Of course, periodontal disease can also lead to infection, so there goes the circle again. > > Teri > Diabetes & bad teeth > > > My Mom recently showed me an article that links diabetes problems to > bad teeth. The article explains that, because of the infections > related to having bad teeth, one's diabetes problems can actually get > worse over time. I'll have to do some more research on this one, but > would love to get some feedback from the group here. It makes sense, > though. > > > > > -------------------------------------------------------------------- ---------- > > > > -------------------------------------------------------------------- ---------- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 23, 2000 Report Share Posted August 23, 2000 It's really a vicious circle, . As a former dental assistant, let me put that hat back on and see if I can explain: Teri, I also used to be a dental assistant.... I think you explained the cycle very well. Sandy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 23, 2000 Report Share Posted August 23, 2000 , 1) Be sure your dentist knows about your diabetes 2) There are some things you can do to help heal a bit faster. Rinsing a couple of times a day with warm salt water helps. Also, ask your doctor about rinsing with diluted hydrogen peroxide Teri Diabetes & bad teeth> > > My Mom recently showed me an article that links diabetes problems to > bad teeth. The article explains that, because of the infections > related to having bad teeth, one's diabetes problems can actually get > worse over time. I'll have to do some more research on this one, but > would love to get some feedback from the group here. It makes sense, > though.> > > > > ------------------------------------------------------------------------------> > > > ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 23, 2000 Report Share Posted August 23, 2000 Thanks, Sandy. Sometimes I know what I want to say, but don't communicate it very well. <g> Re: Diabetes & bad teeth It's really a vicious circle, . As a former dental assistant, let me put that hat back on and see if I can explain: Teri, I also used to be a dental assistant.... I think you explained the cycle very well. Sandy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 23, 2000 Report Share Posted August 23, 2000 Thanks, Sandy. Sometimes I know what I want to say, but don't communicate it very well. Teri, I thought you explained it very well :-) Sandy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 24, 2000 Report Share Posted August 24, 2000 For all I know, after reading what I've read today, my teeth may have been the major contributing cause of my diabetes. As a kid, I developed a case of badly aligned teeth thanks to a tongue thrusting problem. Over the years, I haven't maintained my teeth at all, as my upper & lower front teeth had a gap that my tongue made. Over the years, I've been meaning to get my teeth fixed, but just haven't (and still don't) have the bucks to do that with. I don't know which would be better, to have them all yanked and go with dentures, or to have the dentist rescue what few " good " teeth I have left. They're all pretty horrid looking. I just got my health plan coverage (Alliance for Affordable Services) to sign me up for their dental plan, too. Hopefully, I can wait until the updated membership card comes in and get some work done. It'll take 7 to 10 days. As it is, now, I have some swelling going on, more than likely due to some abscessing. I apologize for " dumping " , but I also think that it'll be good for those that don't have the knowledge already to know how important the link between teeth and diabetes is. Thanks for all your input! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 24, 2000 Report Share Posted August 24, 2000 Dear , I'd agree. My teeth just got worse and worse until I lost them all. If I'd know I'd be able to eat all I can now without teeth; I wouldn't have tried to keep them. All they gave me was a lot of pain! -moderator Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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