I don't get frustrated easily, but this has really got me going! A year ago, 3 small cavities. 6 months ago, 2, and now 7??? Is it pH? Hormonal? ....?
Yes, I take care of my teeth. Sonicare, flossing, etc. 6 months ago I caved and started using a prescription fluoride toothpaste which I had really resisted for various reasons. I eat 25-30 cho a day, my A1C is 5.6, my SD is around 25.
Apparently these were 'incipient' on my xrays a year ago, and they can't see anything new coming, so hopefully I won't have any more nasty surprises in 6 months. My gums are in superb condition. So.. at least there is a tiny silver lining.
My dentist asked if I could find any info for him on D & dental health. I don't want to just google - are there any dental professionals who can refer me to material to email to him?
The icing on the cake: I dropped to 57 by the time I left. They fed me home made pizelles so the cleaning could be finished (purse with skittles in the car, of course!). Oh, and my dentist is definitely eye candy!
Well, there is a relation between carries, gum disease and elevated blood sugars. But I thought you were doing great with your blood sugars, so that doesn't make sense. Is it possible that you are having calcium metabolism problems? Like osteoporosis? There is some thought that they are linked. Another possibility is your diet. I drink water with lemon juice and I drink pickle juice. Yes, I know it is stupid, but I do it. These acidic foods could cause greater numbers of carries.
I do have mild osteoporosis, and horrific bone density (due mainly to cancer treatment), but I don't really think that wouldn't effect erosion of enamel. I do drink apple cider vinegar water but always rinse afterwards. I try to avoid acidic foods/drinks otherwise. I do think my BG control is great, which makes this even more frustrating!
I would think that this has more to do with your poor bone density, but I'm not a dentist. I think that prolonged elevated blood sugar levels can have an negative impact on oral health, but I have near perfect teeth and have not always had the best BG control. I don't have a single cavity. Keep in mind, I'm also from the "flouride generation" and was fortunate to have really good dental care growing up, sealents on all my molars, etc. I didn't even floss regularly until fairly recently....
Dentist is eye candy???? Tell me his name so the next time I need new dentures I can go to him ! LOL! No I don't think it's anything doing with the D. When I lost my teeth (after MANY caps and crowns and root canals Yes I opted for dentures and getting my teeth pulled out of my head to get rid of all the pain assoicated with all my teeth hurting at once) Anyway it came down to my bone desisity. Teeth are bone u know.
I'd say if your BG is under control, it is probably more related to poor calcium absorption. Do you take supplemental Calcium and Vitamin D? That might help. Also because I love my cereal and it is one thing I refuse to give up, I've switched to unsweatened almond milk to try to less the carb intake in the AM. Supposedly it has 50% more calcium in it than regular dairy milk and only 1 gram carb per serving. Also do you drink a lot of diet soda's? Caffiene can also affect calcium absorption to some degree. Then again sometimes it just boils down to plain old bad luck. My son is very prone to cavities, and he's not D, but just very prone to getting them.
I do take supplemental calcium and vit D; my levels are well within an acceptable range. I don't drink soda. I find it hard to imagine that I'm suddenly cavity prone at 61? Again, appreciating everyone's input, just trying to figure this out!
