Dental health and diabetes

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Dental health for

Diabetics

If you’re a diabetic or your know someone who is diabetic then there are a few things to consider in terms of your dental health in this article just want to make you aware about how to maintain your dental health.
Diet – the diet will have a major impact on the health of the teeth and the gums as a diabetic you should consult a diabetic nutritionist although the main recommendations are to have regular meals at intervals with high fibre high carbohydrates and to avoid sugars. The amount of food you intake should relate to your level of physical activity on that day and this will help maintain a stable blood sugar level
What to consider for dental appointments – if your diet is well maintained and your diabetes is stable then a visit to the dentist should be a straight forward occurrence there are a few things to bear in mind
1, If your having long appointments then there may be a risk of hypoglycaemia so it’s a good idea to either eat before hand or ask if you can break in-between, or better may be to keep to short appointments and make them a few days apart.
2, It also may be a good idea to test your blood sugar before an appointment to assess if your will be able to cope without eating for a while (as having some dental procedures can mean that you may find it difficult to eat for an hour or so or even longer)
3, Always make your dentist aware of your diabetes and they will treat you accordingly and also help you
Some of the effects of diabetes on dental health and their management
Generally if the diabetes is well maintained then your dental health will not be an issue although there are a few issues to be aware of
1, Periodontal disease or gum disease – there is evidence to show that diabetics do tend to be more at risk at developing gum disease and your dentist will be able to asses this and also advice you on your oral health regime to maintain healthy gums.
2, Dry mouth – some people can suffer from a dry mouth and there are ways to manage this one is by regular sipping water again if this is something that you suffer from as a result of your diabetes then consult your dentist as well as your doctor
3, Teeth – if the diet is not controlled then there can be a higher risk of developing decay the use of a high fluoride toothpaste may be recommended to reduce the risk of developing decay and also regular visits to the dentist
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Diabetes and Your Teeth (everydayhealth.com)

MEET DR. NADIM MAJID & THE LIFESTYLE DENTAL TEAM

Dr. Nadim Majid qualified from Liverpool Dental school in 2001 and since then has worked in Lancashire for a number of years. He decided to undertake a career in dentistry as he found it was a good mix of science and art and also gave him the ability to help people and make a difference for them.

This really hit home when he worked in a nursing home for a short time and actually saw the impact upon the health and well being of patients whom had lost their teeth the impact was significant on the general health and well being and this is something Dr. Majid wanted to make sure he helped others avoid.

Dr. Majid is trained in hypnosis, sedation for nervous people, dental implants as well as braces. He lives in Lancashire with his two children (twins) and his wife who is a teacher. Dr. Majid has always and will continue to be focused on producing top quality services that his patients have come to expect and appreciate.