{"id":79,"date":"2016-08-30T07:03:54","date_gmt":"2016-08-30T07:03:54","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.prestonbenddental.com\/blog\/?p=79"},"modified":"2017-08-11T15:55:04","modified_gmt":"2017-08-11T15:55:04","slug":"dentist-plano-gum-disease-affects-glucose-levels","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.prestonbenddental.com\/blog\/2016\/08\/30\/dentist-plano-gum-disease-affects-glucose-levels\/","title":{"rendered":"Dentist in Plano On How Gum Disease Affects Glucose Levels"},"content":{"rendered":"\"dentistDiabetes sufferers should know about the effect gum health has on their overall wellbeing. People suffering from type II diabetes are at a much greater risk for developing periodontal (gum) disease. Once the condition has developed, blood glucose levels (or the amount of sugar in the blood) are increasingly difficult to control. Why? Because people with diabetes are more susceptible to developing infections — and their weakened immune systems mean their bodies have a harder time healing from something like gum disease.<\/span>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nType II diabetes is just one of the <\/span>many conditions<\/span><\/a> caused or aggravated by gum disease. While gum disease negatively affects the body\u2019s ability to control blood glucose levels, there is good news. The treatment of one symptom usually improves the other. So diabetics who treat their gum disease often experience fewer symptoms of gum disease, and vice versa. <\/span>Dr. Madhav<\/span><\/a> provides therapy for periodontal disease at Preston Bend Dental. <\/span>\r\n

Linking Blood Glucose Levels With Your Gum Health<\/span><\/h3>\r\nIt may seem like a leap to suggest that uncontrolled blood glucose can affect the health of your gums, but it makes sense when you consider this. Too much glucose (or sugar) in the blood transfers into your saliva — constantly exposing your teeth and gums to harmful bacteria. And when this bacteria combines with food particles, it multiplies and leaves you vulnerable to cavities and, yes, gum disease. <\/span>\r\n\r\nHow can diabetes sufferers prevent problems with their oral health? First, by seeking treatment to control their blood glucose levels. Taking excellent care of your teeth and gums will also help to ensure your smile stays healthy. You already know the basics of good dental hygiene — and they are more important than ever for people who are at a higher risk for developing gum disease and cavities. <\/span>\r\n\r\nTo keep your teeth and gums healthy, make sure you are:<\/span>\r\n