People who have Diabetes or who have a family member with diabetes are very familiar with the condition’s complications. Diabetes can affect not only blood sugar levels but also the entire body, including the pharynx. This is because uncontrolled sugar levels diminish the body’s immune system, particularly white blood cells, which are susceptible to infection. Therefore, severe bacterial infections can negatively impact oral health. Periodontitis is a severe periodontal infection that destroys the gums that support the teeth and causes tooth loss.

Correlation between diabetes and gum disease

The majority of evidence indicates that diabetes increases the risk of periodontitis. This may be due to the fact that diabetes makes a person more susceptible to infection. Some studies also suggest that periodontitis makes it more difficult for diabetic patients to control their blood sugar levels.

Besides weakening the white blood cells, diabetes causes blood vessels to thicken which hampers the flow of nutrients to and waste products from body tissues including the mouth. This diminishes the body’s ability to fend off infections. Due to the fact that periodontal disease is a bacterial infection, individuals with uncontrolled diabetes may suffer from frequent and severe gum disease.

Regarding oral health when afflicted with diabetes

It is essential for diabetics to maintain good oral health in order to avoid complications. Periodontitis can be prevented by practicing regular oral hygiene. Listed below are a few suggestions –

• Continue to track your blood sugar levels. Get regular screenings and checkups as prescribed by your physician.
• After eating, you should brush your teeth. This will assist in eliminating food particles lodged between your teeth and gums.
• Daily flossing aids in the removal of food particles and plaque confined between teeth and gums, which a toothbrush cannot reach.
• Use the Ayurvedic techniques of ‘kavala’ and ‘gandusha’ to enhance your oral health. Periodontitis is caused by bacteria feeding on food particles trapped between the teeth. Plaque is a thin layer of bacteria that forms over time on the teeth and causes inflammation of the gums and teeth. Regular practise of oil drawing will assist in the removal of toxins from the mouth using natural oil. Quit smoking because it will exacerbate both diabetes and periodontitis.
• If you notice signs and symptoms such as swollen or puffy gums, bright red, dusky red, or purplish gums, gums that are tender to the touch, gums that bleed easily, a toothbrush with a pink tint after brushing, bad breath, painful chewing, spitting blood when brushing or flossing your teeth, and new spaces developing between your teeth, you should inform and consult your diabetes doctor. These could be the signs and symptoms of periodontitis.

Consult EliteAyurveda physicians for the most effective ayurvedic treatment for diabetes if you are searching for a safe and natural way to control your sugar levels or improve your oral health. They recommend customised, root-cause-based treatment for every individual. The treatment consists of individualised Ayurvedic remedies, a personalised diet and lifestyle based on your body’s constitution, and body-beneficial yoga asanas and pranayama. They prescribe Ayurvedic medicine for diabetes that not only helps rejuvenate the body internally, but also prevents the disease’s progression and complications. We have also helped reverse diabetes completely in many diabetics. Gradually, the treatment will reduce the need for insulin and diabetic medications, lower the risk of diabetes complications, and enhance the quality of life overall.

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