In the dentist chair

[rossi_mac]

Hi

Does it ever end?

I went to my dentist this afternoon, a good guy, I get on with him, well when he's not trying to rob me!

Anyway this was the first visit to him since I was diagnosed. So I told him, he asked how I was how it showed itself if there was any family history etc. He then moved over to his PC and said he'd enter it to my medical record as it's important they know.

He then went on to say how being D'tic I must be extra careful/good to my mouth, if I get anything such as gum disease then it will be more rife, harsher more severe seing as diabeties affects the whole body!

That cheered me up! Then he went on to say I should see a hygenist twice a year to make sure I get a good clean! Have you see the cost of an appointment with a hygenist! I wreckon it's over fifty quid! No way pal, I'll use listerine and floss myself thanks.

Oh well he means well, just thought I'd share with you all, has anyone else had such a comment from their dentist?

 

[Northerner]

I went to see my dentist about a week after leaving hospital as I'd broken a tooth just before I fell ill. I told him what had happened and asked if any of my recent problems with my teeth had been due to the diabetes - he said no. He is an absolutely brilliant dentist who really knows his stuff. He is also someone who will never do unnecessary work, so I would trust him completely. He made none of the suggestions that your dentist made.

I suppose the only possibility really is if you get an infection and your sugars are high it can be more difficult to treat.

 

[bev]

I took Alex to the dentist a few weeks ago and asked what we can do about him having so many sweets - jelly babies for hypos - she said the best thing to do is BRUSH BRUSH AND BRUSH again, and also advised us to get a mouth wash with flouride in. She said he is at no more of a risk than a non diabetic. Bev

 

[Northerner]

I took Alex to the dentist a few weeks ago and asked what we can do about him having so many sweets - jelly babies for hypos - she said the best thing to do is BRUSH BRUSH AND BRUSH again, and also advised us to get a mouth wash with flouride in. She said he is at no more of a risk than a non diabetic. Bev

But the thing to remember is not to brush teeth too soon after eating/drinking something sugary as this temporarily weakens the enamel and could lead to more fillings.

 

[kojack]

Dental hygeine is most important. From the sort of figures you are giving, do I assume that you are not registered with a NHS dentist?

I have a check up every six months which is free and see the hygeinist every three months ( which is my entitlement).
The cost is ?10.37 per scale and polish session.

Be assured that gum infections are far from amusing and are real sods to clear with antibiotics; all of which plays hell with your bg levels

 

[bev]

But the thing to remember is not to brush teeth too soon after eating/drinking something sugary as this temporarily weakens the enamel and could lead to more fillings.

Oh i know northerner - i meant to say that she means in general (not after the jelly babies) - if your teeth are very clean its harder for the sugar to stick to anything - no plaque etc..and the mouthwash is good for children as it has flouride in.🙂Bev

 

[bev]

Dental hygeine is most important. From the sort of figures you are giving, do I assume that you are not registered with a NHS dentist?

I have a check up every six months which is free and see the hygeinist every three months ( which is my entitlement).
The cost is ?10.37 per scale and polish session.

Be assured that gum infections are far from amusing and are real sods to clear with antibiotics; all of which plays hell with your bg levels

Kojak - finding an NHS dentist down here is as rare as hens teeth! One opened its doors last year and they were queuing for 24 hours to register!😱Bev

 

[tracey w]

Hi

Does it ever end?

I went to my dentist this afternoon, a good guy, I get on with him, well when he's not trying to rob me!

Anyway this was the first visit to him since I was diagnosed. So I told him, he asked how I was how it showed itself if there was any family history etc. He then moved over to his PC and said he'd enter it to my medical record as it's important they know.

He then went on to say how being D'tic I must be extra careful/good to my mouth, if I get anything such as gum disease then it will be more rife, harsher more severe seing as diabeties affects the whole body!

That cheered me up! Then he went on to say I should see a hygenist twice a year to make sure I get a good clean! Have you see the cost of an appointment with a hygenist! I wreckon it's over fifty quid! No way pal, I'll use listerine and floss myself thanks.

Oh well he means well, just thought I'd share with you all, has anyone else had such a comment from their dentist?

I have been type one for arond 16 months now and suffer gum disease, quite bad, i have to see dentist every 3 months, floss with bottle brushes every day, floss just not doing it, she told me because of diabetes, afraid i not taking any chances as gum disease can be related to heart disease so have to do what dentist tells me and pay the price 😱

 

[rossi_mac]

Cheers guys I realise it's serious, everything is but I was having one of those days, still am!

And my dentist is a good guy really (I hope he doesn't read on here!) and was good of him to make me aware, so I'm relatively happy!

And you can all be reassured that I will start taking oral health more seriously as I have been a serial lazy brusher.

As for my prices, well I am registered with NHS and it's 16 nicker for a check up and I dunno how much for hygenist last time I went it had just gone up to fifty, and the hygenists are always so strict, they remind me of a strict old school teachers - well on nearly!

 

[Caroline]

For our over all health it is a good idea to get our teeth checked on a regular basis. I wish there was a centre I could go to where I can get everything checked on a regular basis and just go from one department to another. We go to the doctors and the diabetic clinic and the opticians and the podiatrists and the dentist and any place else and they are not all in the same building or even in the same street.

 

[sofaraway]

I hadn't been to the dentist for a couple of years but went in January and was told I had some gum disease, which he said was to be expected in someone with diabetes. wants to see me back 6 monthly. I have started using mouthwash now, I have managed to find a couple that don't feel like my mouth is on fire.

 

[Lizzie]

Hi

He then went on to say how being D'tic I must be extra careful/good to my mouth, if I get anything such as gum disease then it will be more rife, harsher more severe seing as diabeties affects the whole body!

That cheered me up! Then he went on to say I should see a hygenist twice a year to make sure I get a good clean! Have you see the cost of an appointment with a hygenist! I wreckon it's over fifty quid! No way pal, I'll use listerine and floss myself thanks.

Oh well he means well, just thought I'd share with you all, has anyone else had such a comment from their dentist?

I think it is more likely that we will get gum disease as diabetics. I am sure I have read that, but annoyingly I can't find anything on the DUK website. Here is another site I sometimes use: http://www.diabetes.co.uk/diabetes-complications/gum-disease.html

I think it is important to see the hygenist. It is expensive but it is important. They can use implements to clean your teeth which are more effective than a toothbrush. Besides most people have places in their mouth which they find hard to reach and the hygenist can give those places a good clean.

My dentist also says mouthwash and flossing are important, I have a fun little vibrating flosser called a 'hummingbird' but there are also harps or interdental brushes. He likes me to have xrays of my teeth too but thats probably due to the fact I have a small mouth and my teeth are crowded. But it also identifies any other problems such as wisdom teeth before they get serious. My dentist is very good, he doesn't do any procedure that he doesn't need to and he has been my dentist all my life. I wouldn't go to an NHS dentist to save money, I would rather cut back in other areas of spending. I think it is worth spending money to make sure your teeth are healthy.