* Use dental floss at least once a day. Flossing helps prevent the buildup of plaque on your teeth. Plaque can harden and grow under your gums and cause problems. Using a sawing motion, gently contribute the floss between the teeth, scraping from bottom to top several times.
* Brush your teeth after each meal and snack. Use a easy soft toothbrush. Turn the bristles against the gum line and brush gently. Use small, circular motions. Brush the front, back, and top of each tooth.
* If you wear false teeth, keep them clean.
* Call your dentist doctor right away if you have problems with your teeth and gums.
* Call your dentist if you have red, sore, or bleeding gums; gums that are pulling away from your teeth; a sore tooth that could be infected; or soreness from your dentures.
* Get your teeth cleaned and your gums checked by your dentist twice a year.
* If your dentist tells you about a problem, take care of it right away.
* Be sure your dentist knows that you have diabetes.
* If you smoke, talk with your doctor about ways to quit smoking.
People with diabetes should be more cautious with their oral hygiene, especially when it comes to dealing with tooth problems. As we all know, a wound takes a longer time to heal for diabetics, and they are more prone to oral infections.
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