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    • Diabetes and oral health 

      South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (South Carolina State Library, 2021-07-02)
      Patients with diabetes/prediabetes should: visit the dentist regularly and discuss existing conditions ; brush teeth with a fluoride toothpaste twice a day ; clean between teeth once a day ; eat a healthy, balanced diet ; ...
    • Diabetes and oral health : make the connection 

      South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (South Carolina State Library, 2020)
      Diabetes affects your body’s ability to utilize glucose, or blood sugar for energy. According to the American Diabetes Association, people with diabetes are at higher risk for gum disease, and periodontal disease, a ...
    • Diabetes oral health 

      South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (South Carolina State Library, 2021-07)
      Patients with diabetes/prediabetes should: visit the dentist regularly and discuss existing conditions ; brush teeth with a fluoride toothpaste twice a day ; clean between teeth once a day ; eat a healthy, balanced diet ; ...
    • Oral health and diabetes 

      South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (South Carolina State Library, 2020-02-21)
      People with diabetes often have oral health problems. Diabetes is a risk factor for gum disease and poorly controlled gum disease can have a negative impact on blood sugar levels. There is a two way relationship between ...