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Dental Health & Diabetes Dental Health Is Important for Everyone! Why is Dental Health so Important? A healthy mouth is an important part of a healthy body People with diabetes have a higher risk for mouth infections Mouth

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Dental Health & Diabetes

Dental Health Is Important for Everyone!

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Why is Dental Health so Important?

 A healthy mouth is an important part of a

healthy body

 People with diabetes have a higher risk for

mouth infections

 Mouth infections can affect your quality of life

(pain, ability to chew, appearance)

 Mouth infections can increase blood sugars

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How can diabetes affect your mouth?

More sugar in the saliva
A decrease in saliva – dry mouth
Ulcers
Fungal Infections
Tooth decay
Gum disease
Irritation from dentures due to a dry mouth or sores

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Common Mouth Problems

Gingivitis: Inflammation of the gums

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Common Mouth Problems

Periodontal (Gum) Disease: Infection of the tissues that support the teeth

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Common Mouth Problems

 Tooth decay (cavities)

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Common Mouth Problems

 Candidiasis (Thrush or fungal infection)

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Common Mouth Problems - Ulcers

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Common Mouth Problems

Loss of Teeth

 Makes eating solid

food difficult

 Can affect speech  Can affect quality of

life

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Common Mouth Problems

Denture Irritation

 A dry mouth can make

dentures irritating to wear

 Sores on gums can

develop

 Make chewing and

speech uncomfortable

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The Good News!

People with diabetes who keep their blood glucose levels in a target range have no more dental problems than the rest of the population.

Canadian Diabetes Association - Dr. Carol Alexopoulos

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5 St 5 Step eps fo s for a H r a Heal ealth thy y Mo Mout uth h

Canadian Dental Association Recommendations

1. Keep your Mouth Clean
2. Check your mouth regularly
3. Eat well
4. See your dentist regularly
5. Avoid all tobacco products

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The most important part of dental care is to brush and floss!

 Food between teeth becomes acidic & plaque

builds up damaging teeth and gums

 Food does not have to be sugary or sweet to

cause a cavity

 Gum disease can be serious before you feel pain

r have bleeding when brushing

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Step 1 – Keep Your Mouth Clean

Brushing

 Use a soft toothbrush  Don’t rush, take 2 minutes to brush  Brush at least twice a day

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Step 1 – Keep Your Mouth Clean

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Step 1 – Keep Your Mouth Clean Flossing

If you don’t floss, you miss 1/3 of your tooth surface!

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Step 2 - Check Your Mouth Regularly

Look for signs of gum disease:

 Red, shiny, puffy, sore or sensitive gums  Bleeding when you brush or floss  Bad breath that won’t go away or a bad taste  Gums have pulled away from teeth  Permanent teeth that are loose  Any change in the fit of dentures

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Step 3- Eat Well

 Good nutrition helps build strong

teeth & gums

 Mouth healthy snacks like

cheese, nuts, vegetables, and non – acidic fruits

 Limit drinks with sugar or

carbohydrate

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Step 4 - See a Dentist Regularly

 48% of Canadians who haven’t seen a dentist in

the last year have gum disease

 Check ups are the best prevention  Tell the dentist you have diabetes

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Step 5 – Don’t smoke or chew tobacco

Smoking and chewing tobacco can cause:

 Oral cancer  Gum disease

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What if you have NO dental coverage?

Pick up a list at the reception desk of dental services available at a reduced cost or free. Mobile Dental Clinic & City of Toronto Dental Clinics

 Children & youth under 17  Adults enrolled in selected Toronto Public Health

Programs

 Seniors ( 65 years and older)

Call 416-338-7600 to see if you are eligible