DIABETICS… TAKE CARE OF YOUR DENTAL HEALTH

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DIABETICS… TAKE CARE OF YOUR DENTAL HEALTH

Turkey Medicals – dental health is important for everyone. But diabetics should be more careful about this because this disease increases the risk of infection in the mouth. A healthy mouth helps manage blood sugar.

Diabetes, that is, diabetes mellitus, is a chronic metabolic and endocrine system disease that is common in society.

Partial or complete insulin deficiency or insulin resistance of tissues leads to an increase in the level of glucose in the blood (hyperglycemia), and therefore to diabetes mellitus (diabetes mellitus). In cases of poorly controlled hyperglycemia, damage or dysfunction of various organs and systems of the body is observed, especially the mouth and teeth.

High blood sugar easily causes the development of infections in the teeth and gums, which can lead to an even greater increase in blood sugar. In diabetes, in addition to keeping blood sugar in the normal range as much as possible in terms of dental and gum health, brushing your teeth at least twice a day, smoking is not allowed, and a between check is required twice a year.

Diabetes control for oral health

Well-controlled diabetes helps keep your mouth healthy. If you have poorly controlled diabetes or high blood sugar, you will have a higher risk of dry mouth, gum disease, tooth loss, and fungal infections such as thrush. Because infections can also raise your blood sugar, it can be difficult to control your diabetes.

Keeping your mouth healthy can help you manage your blood sugar.

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Visit your dentist regularly

People with diabetes are more likely to get oral infections. They should undergo dental examinations at least twice a year. Tell your dentist that you have diabetes and what medications you are taking. Regular checkups and professional cleaning can help keep your mouth healthy. Your dentist will teach you the best ways to care for your teeth and gums at home.

Plaque control

Sticky plaque begins to form on your teeth after eating, saliva, and bacteria remove acids that attack tooth enamel.

Untreated plaque turns into a tartar, which forms under the gum lines and is difficult to remove with dental floss. The longer it stays on your teeth, the more harmful it will be. Bacteria in the plaque cause inflammation and lead to gum disease. High blood sugar can make gum disease worse.

Brushing your teeth twice a day

Brushing your teeth twice a day not only keeps your breath fresh, but also removes bacteria that form plaque and can lead to infections from the mouth. Hold your teeth and toothbrush at a 45-degree angle and brush all over the teeth with soft strokes. If it is difficult for you to hold the toothbrush, try using an electric toothbrush. Also brush your gums and tongue.

Use dental floss every day

Dental floss can reach places that the toothbrush cannot reach. Clean your teeth with dental floss every day. Use dental floss and interdental cleaners bearing the seal of the American Dental Association (ADA). If you are not sure if you are using dental floss correctly, ask your dentist.

Mouthwash

Use an anti-bacterial mouthwash every day. It refreshes your breath, helps prevent gum disease and plaque buildup.

Talk to your doctor about the choice of mouthwash that is most beneficial to you.

Care of your prosthesis

Loose or poorly maintained dentures can lead to mouth irritation and infections. It is important to tell your dentist about the changes in the fit of your prosthesis. If you have diabetes, there is a high risk of having fungal infections in your mouth, such as thrush. Poorly maintained dentures can also contribute to thrush. Remove and clean your dentures every day to help reduce your risk of infection.

Cigarettes and tobacco products

Tobacco products (cigarettes, cigars, smokeless tobacco and pipes) are bad for everyone’s mouth, but if you have diabetes and smoke, you are more likely to get oral diseases.

Tobacco can damage tissue and cause inflammation of the gums. It can also accelerate bone and tissue loss.

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Preparation for oral surgery

Well-controlled blood sugar reduces the likelihood of infection and increases the speed of recovery. If you need oral surgery, tell your dentist and surgeon in advance that you have diabetes.

Your doctor may recommend waiting for you to have surgery until your blood sugar is under control.

4 Steps to maintaining your health

The steps that allow you to have a healthy mouth also help you manage your diabetes at the same time.

1- Eat a healthy diet.

2- Do not smoke.

3- Keep track of your diabetes medications.

4- To reduce a serious problem, go to your dentist regularly for a check-up.

Know the warning signs

Regular dental exams are important because your dentist can notice gum disease even when you don’t have any pain or symptoms. Infections act quickly. If you notice redness, swelling, bleeding, loose teeth, dry mouth, pain, or other symptoms that worry you, talk to your dentist immediately.

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IMPLANT AND SURGICAL PROCEDURES IN DIABETES PATIENTS

There are rumors that an implant cannot be made for diabetics. However, any type of dental practice (including implants) can be performed on a diabetic patient who is under the control of a doctor and uses regular medication.

But for this you need a dentist who knows about diabetes. In addition, the anesthesia materials used have a blood pressure-raising effect, so it would also be the right behavior to ask your Turkey dentist to check your blood pressure before starting the operation.

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4 SYMPTOMS OF DIABETES IN THE MOUTH

People with diabetes have a high risk of gum disease because these people are more prone to bacterial infection in general and their ability to fight bacteria that invade the gums has been reduced. Having high blood sugar encourages bacteria to grow and contributes to gum disease. If you also have the following symptoms, you may have diabetes:

1- Red gums, bleeding or swelling in the throat

2- Swinging teeth

3- Chronic bad breath

4- An irregular prosthesis that does not fit well, constant cheek biting

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Turkey's world-renowned organ transplant specialist. Dr. Demirbaş has 104 international publications and 102 national publications.

Physician's Resume:

Born on August 7, 1963 in Çorum, Prof. Dr. Alper Demirbaş has been continuing his work as the President of MedicalPark Antalya Hospital Organ Transplantation Center since 2008.

Prof. who performed the first tissue incompatible kidney transplant in Turkey, the first blood type incompatible kidney transplant, the first kidney-pancreas transplant program and the first cadaveric donor and live donor liver transplant in Antalya. Dr. As of August 2016, Alper Demirbaş has performed 4900 kidney transplants, 500 liver transplants and 95 pancreas transplants.

In addition to being the chairman of 6 national congresses, he has also been an invited speaker at 12 international and 65 national scientific congresses. Dr. Alper Demirbaş was married and the father of 1 girl and 1 boy.

Awards:

Eczacibasi Medical Award of 2002, Akdeniz University Service Award of 2005, Izder Medical Man of the Year Award of 2006, BÖHAK Medical Man of the Year Award of 2007, Sabah Mediterranean Newspaper Scientist of the Year Award of 2007, ANTIKAD Scientist of the Year Award of 2009, Social Ethics Association Award of 2010, Işık University Medical Man of the Year Award of 2015, VTV Antalya's Brand Value Award of 2015.

Certificates:

Doctor of Medicine Degree Hacettepe University Faculty of Medicine Ankara, General Surgeon Ministry of Health Turkey EKFMG (0-477-343-8), University of Miami School of Medicine Member of Multiple Organ Transplant, ASTS Multiorgan Transplant Scholarship. Lecturer at Kyoto University. Lecturer at University of Essen, Research assistant at the University of Cambridge .

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American Society of Transplant Surgeons, American Transplantation Society Nominated, Middle East and Southern Africa Council Transplantation Society 2007, International Liver Transplantation Association, Turkish Transplantation Association, Turkish Society of Surgery, Turkish Hepatobiliary Surgery Association.

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