DIABETES And Oral Health??? Diabetes is a disease that can affect the whole body — including the mouth. People with diabetes face a higher-than-normal risk of oral health problems. -Dry mouth: Unmanaged diabetes can decrease saliva (spit) flow, resulting in dry mouth. Dry mouth can further lead to soreness, ulcers, infections and tooth decay. -Gum inflammation (gingivitis) and periodontitis -Thrush (fungal infection). -Burning mouth and/or tongue People with diabetes who smoke are at an even higher risk — up to 20 times more likely than non-smokers to develop thrush and periodontal disease. Smoking also seems to reduce blood flow to the gums, which might affect wound healing in this tissue area. The good news for people with diabetes is that by practicing good oral hygiene habits, the potential for infection from periodontal disease will be greatly reduced or eliminated, and so will the risk of tooth loss. With close medical care and self-care that keeps blood sugar as close to normal as possible, good personal and professional dental care, problems are no more likely in people with diabetes than in those without the disease. Dr. Deepak Kamalanathan, one of the leading prosthodontists in Chennai, brings years of experience in advanced dental care to his flourishing practice at Apple Dental. He is well-versed on advanced dental technologies. Services provided by the doctor include DMLS Crowns, Implant Prosthesis, Oral Rehabilitation, BPS Dentures Fixing, Digital Smile Design, Gum Surgery, Laser Treatment, Implant Retained Dentures, Oral Prophylaxis (Teeth Cleaning & Polishing) Root Canal Treatment, Orthodontic (Teeth Alignment) Treatment (Invisalign included), Pediatric (Kids) Treatment etc. With highly trained dental team and state-of-the-art facilities, he is passionate about bringing high quality dental care to his patients at affordable costs. For further details, Contact: 9884466966