High Glucose Levels in Saliva Attributed to Increased Tooth Decay

Diabetics Notice Decline in Oral Health

Diabetics have a lot of things they have to keep in mind: what foods they can and can’t eat, how often they should eat, when they should check their blood sugar, when they should take their medications… Now studies show that diabetics also need to keep oral health in mind as well. 

According to the September 2002 edition of the Journal of the American Dental Association, when diabetes is not properly controlled, high glucose levels in diabetics’ saliva feeds the sugar-loving, tooth-decay causing bacteria in the mouth.  Because the high glucose levels are in the saliva and not on surfaces of teeth, the problem is much harder to control with tradition oral care methods, such as brushing and flossing.

Not only that, diabetes can cause a reduction in saliva production, which leaves the door open to bacterial and fungal infections in the mouth.

According to the American Diabetes Association, the best way to control oral health issues related to diabetes is to keep your blood glucose levels under control.

In addition to brushing and flossing, improving the bacterial balance in your mouth can also help. Along with the harmful bacteria, your mouth is home to beneficial bacteria that can help keep harmful bacteria in check. One great way to boost the balance in favor of beneficial bacteria is to use oral care probiotics, like EvoraPlus probiotic mints.

Adding a probiotics to your oral care routine is as simple as popping a probiotic mint twice daily after brushing your teeth!

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