A little advice would go down a treat :)

[Deano110]

Hi,

Im a type 1 diabetes sufferer,

I have had it for around 12 years now,

I have real bad troubles with my teeth, they just seem to be rotting away, a lot of the back ones currently are, I just don't understand what I can do....


I cannot afford for replacement teeth as im currently not working but in education, I really really do not want to end up with no teeth at the age of 25.....

if anyone can advise me or give me any information, I would really be greatful,

Thanks 😱

 

[Northerner]

What are your levels like generally Dean? Higher than normal levels can cause problems with teeth in particular I had problems with my teeth in the couple of years before I was diagnosed, leading to my first extraction Since I've managed to get my levels under control things have been much better (touch wood!).

 

[Redkite]

Hi Dean,

My son was diagnosed type 1 at the age of 4, and we've had quite a bit of advice from his dentist. People with diabetes are more susceptible to gum disease due to higher blood glucose levels. Hypo treatments can also lead to problems, especially sugary drinks during the night. He was advised to always brush his teeth as soon as he gets up in the morning, BEFORE breakfast, so any plaque-causing bacteria are brushed away before more food is added. He was also advised if having lucozade etc. in the night, to rinse his teeth with water afterwards, NOT to brush at this time because brushing would rub in the acids from the lucozade and damage the enamel.

Do go and see your dentist (find an NHS one if you can). You don't have to have expensive cosmetic treatment, but preventative dental treatment is money well spent.

 

[DeusXM]

What are your blood sugar levels and dental hygiene like?

It may be that you're not brushing properly at the back of your mouth. I used to think I was pretty good with my dental hygiene (1 filling in 29 years!) but my dentist showed me with a mirror that I wasn't quite getting the very back of my wisdom teeth (hence why one of them needed a filling).

 

[FM001]

Oral glucose can rot the teeth badly, dentists recommend brushing not immediately after a hypo but wait till 30 minutes has past.