Transcript Diabetes and Dental Health

Diabetes and Dental
Health
Taking Care of Your
Teeth Makes a Difference
Strong, Healthy Teeth
Are meant to last a lifetime
 Help you eat and chew healthy foods
 Help you talk
 Give you a dazzling smile
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Healthy Teeth
Healthy Tooth
Gingivitis
Gingivitis
Periodontitis
Periodontitis
Advanced Periodontitis
Advanced Periodontitis
Gum Disease and Diabetes
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Infections may raise blood sugar
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Missing teeth may affect food
choices
Fruits & Veggies
Gum Disease and DM
Gum Disease
Blood Sugar
Prevention- Keep Your Teeth Clean
Plaque holds the bacteria that starts
the infections
 Brush 2x every day
 Floss at least once per day
 See your dental professional as often
as recommended
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Professional Cleaning
Brushing
Flossing
Tips for Good Dental Health
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Have regular dental
visits (as often as
recommended)
Keep your teeth clean
every day- brush and
floss
Select healthy foods
Control your blood
sugars