Truly, diabetics are sweet. And so is their saliva, when the diabetes is not under control. This leads to higher-than-usual levels of glucose in the saliva, and this means a higher risk of dental decay. And we know what dental bills can be like, eh?
What to do? Easy. Keep your teeth and gums healthy. Visit your dentist regularly for a check up. Prevention is less painful than cure. Brush your teeth twice a day with a fluoride toothpaste. And if you remember to floss, you get extra brownie points because you did yourself a very BIG favor.
Vidya Sury
Vidya Sury loves her work as a writer, editor and blogger. On really busy days her time off is restricted to playing with her dust bunnies and celebrating the little things. She loves coffee, people, cooking, books, writing, photography, travel and social media - and showing her diabetes who's boss.
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