Guest guest Posted March 28, 2001 Report Share Posted March 28, 2001 Hi: I am having problems with my teeth and I was told that it is because diabetics tend to get faster decay then non-diabetcs. has anyone experienced this problem? I am a 48 yr old male type II for a little over a year. Marty Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 28, 2001 Report Share Posted March 28, 2001 My son is only 11. When he was first diagnosed about 2 years ago he had an infection under a tooth in the bone ( a baby tooth, luckily). This is very unusual for children. He also had very inflamed gums. We took him to a periodontist and were cleaning his teeth once a month. Dr. Bernstein recommended glyoxide (a topical item) when brushing; it is sold over the counter. Also, using a good electric brush. Also, Co-Enzyme Q10 at 200 mg a day is known to improve condition in mouth. Last week the dentist took a look and said the difference was "night and day"; no infectons and beautiful gums. We continue to have his teeth cleaned every three months instead of 6 months to a year, like most non-diabetics. The most important single item for a healthy mouth, besides dental hygiene is NORMAL BLOOD SUGARS...and we work on that 24/7. n n Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 28, 2001 Report Share Posted March 28, 2001 My son is only 11. When he was first diagnosed about 2 years ago he had an infection under a tooth in the bone ( a baby tooth, luckily). This is very unusual for children. He also had very inflamed gums. We took him to a periodontist and were cleaning his teeth once a month. Dr. Bernstein recommended glyoxide (a topical item) when brushing; it is sold over the counter. Also, using a good electric brush. Also, Co-Enzyme Q10 at 200 mg a day is known to improve condition in mouth. Last week the dentist took a look and said the difference was "night and day"; no infectons and beautiful gums. We continue to have his teeth cleaned every three months instead of 6 months to a year, like most non-diabetics. The most important single item for a healthy mouth, besides dental hygiene is NORMAL BLOOD SUGARS...and we work on that 24/7. n n Hi n: Thanks for that information it is very helpful. Marty Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 28, 2001 Report Share Posted March 28, 2001 Well I have to go get my gums scraped every three months and i couldn't figure out why I was having all these problems and now I am attributing it to the Diabetes. I can't wait to go back and tell him I have diabetes maybe my treatment will change. jmap702@... on 03/28/2001 06:55:36 AM Please respond to diabetes To: diabetes cc: Subject: Teeth Problems Hi: I am having problems with my teeth and I was told that it is because diabetics tend to get faster decay then non-diabetcs. has anyone experienced this problem? I am a 48 yr old male type II for a little over a year. Marty Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 28, 2001 Report Share Posted March 28, 2001 In a message dated 3/28/01 2:13:44 PM Eastern Standard Time, petra2000@... writes: << Ouch!!!! >> One BIG OUCH. I'm going to start flossing twice a day instead of once. Eunice Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 28, 2001 Report Share Posted March 28, 2001 << Hi: I am having problems with my teeth and I was told that it is because diabetics tend to get faster decay then non-diabetcs. has anyone experienced this problem? I am a 48 yr old male type II for a little over a year. Marty >> Hi Marty, I'm 44, type 2 for about 10 years. Just this past year I started to have incipient signs of gum disease, which the dentist attributed to both my blood glucose levels being out of control and some hormones I have to take. I started flossing daily and rinsing with Listerine daily, had already been getting my BGs closer to normal, and things cleared up quite a bit in a month. High blood glucose levels can increase the risk of gum disease. Gum disease (which is a kind of infection) can cause glucose levels to go out of control, which then furthers the gum disease. It can be a vicious circle, so it's best to take strong action when problems first show up, to prevent worse and long-term problems later. Nan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 28, 2001 Report Share Posted March 28, 2001 << Your fearless leader!! Ha!Ha! Had all her teeth pulled without any meds. Joy!Joy! Thanks to the diabetes. >> Yikes! and Ouch! and Yikes again! Nan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 28, 2001 Report Share Posted March 28, 2001 Dear list, Your fearless leader!! Ha!Ha! Had all her teeth pulled without any meds. Joy!Joy! Thanks to the diabetes. That was right after my heart operation and all they could give me was that pink stuff the dentist usually numbs you with prior to novacain!! They couldn't put me to sleep!! Ouch!!!! __________________________________________________ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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