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how diabetes effect dental health?

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dental-health People with diabetes are more common to have teeth and gums disease, so having a good dental health is essential to prevent dental complications. Taking care of your teeth and gums is an important part of learning to live with both type 1 diabetes and type 2 diabetes. Diabetic people who have poor control of their blood glucose levels are more prone to get teeth and gum problems. Therefore controlling your blood sugar level to a normal range will reduce the risk of dental problems. Choosing a healthy lifestyle such as eating a balanced diet, quitting smoking and getting regular exercise are most recommended to reduce the risk of oral health issues. Symptoms of dental health problems If you experience any of the symptoms given below, you should see your dentist to get an urgent treatment if required. The symptoms include: ·          Loose teeth ·       ...