{"id":140,"date":"2019-11-09T20:00:08","date_gmt":"2019-11-09T20:00:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.vistadental.net\/blog\/?p=140"},"modified":"2019-12-10T20:52:14","modified_gmt":"2019-12-10T20:52:14","slug":"diabetes-impacts-teeth-dentist-in-sparks","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.vistadental.net\/blog\/2019\/11\/09\/diabetes-impacts-teeth-dentist-in-sparks\/","title":{"rendered":"How Diabetes Can Negatively Impact Your Teeth"},"content":{"rendered":"\"personLiving with diabetes is the pits. If you\u2019re diabetic, you already know this to be true more than anything. Having to constantly count carbs and check your blood sugar levels can get exhausting. And to top it all, diabetes can negatively impact your oral health. A dentist in Sparks<\/a> is here to talk about the effects of poorly controlled diabetes.\r\n\r\n\r\n

You\u2019re More at Risk for Gum Disease<\/h2>\r\nDid you know that you have more bacteria living in your mouth than there are people living on the planet? Without regular brushing and flossing, harmful bacteria can accumulate in your gum tissue, which can lead to periodontal disease, also known as gum disease. This bacterial infection can cause inflammation and even destroy your gums, ultimately causing tooth loss.\r\n\r\nNearly 22% of all people diagnosed with diabetes will be affected by periodontal disease at some point in their lifetime, making it the most common dental disease affecting diabetics. Poor blood sugar control increases the risk of contracting gum disease, as does increasing age. As with all infections, gum disease may cause the blood sugar to rise, creating a vicious cycle of poor blood sugar control and worsening dental health.\r\n

Other Ways Diabetes Affects Your Mouth<\/h2>\r\nBesides increasing your risk for gum disease, diabetes can also affect your mouth in the following ways:\r\n