Having diabetes affects so much about overall health, including oral health. There are certain precautionary steps to consider when getting treated for dental and oral health issues. At Park Place Dental Center, our Brampton dentist wants to help you better understand how diabetes can affect patients oral health.
You may not be aware, but diabetes has a direct effect on your oral health and how subsequent oral health issues can be treated. Higher blood sugar levels can put diabetics at an increased risk for gum disease. Diabetics are also at risk for thrush, an infection caused by a fungus that grows in the mouth. Dry mouth is another potential risk that can cause soreness, ulcers, cavities, and infections. It’s important to be aware of these risks and how they can affect care and treatment.
As with any health complication taking precautionary steps can help prevent gum disease, cavities, and other issues from causing problems. With diabetes, there are certain steps that should also be considered when going through treatment. Precautionary steps to consider include:
If you have any oral health questions concerning treatment, complications or issues with treatment. Contact Park Place Dental Center, our dedicated dentist Dr. Svoboda and staff are here to help! If you have any further questions about dental work with diabetes or would like to make an appointment for a consultation, call us today! We look forward to hearing from you.
Dr. Emil Svoboda
110 Queen Street East
Brampton, ON
CAN L6V 1B1
New Patients:
905-454-3320
Current Patients:
905-866-6657
Monday: 9AM – 8PM
Tuesday: 9AM – 8PM
Wednesday: 9AM – 8PM
Thursday: 9AM – 8PM
Friday: 9AM – 5PM
Saturday: 9AM – 5PM
Sunday: Closed