How many if any have had alot of problems with their teeth? Such as cavaties and having root canals done. I have had to have 3 root canals in less than a year and half.
I do have Type 1: Juvenille Onset Diabetes, and I have been insulin dependent for nearly 19 years.
I was just curious if any diabetics have the same issue.
One cavity in 22 years of being type 1. I had a root canal done on one of my front teeth, but that was related to my face hitting concrete when I was kid. One should be extremely careful when riding a skateboard on ones knees!
Of course, dental problems and diabetes go hand in hand. In fact, a good dentist should inquire about your blood sugar control on every visit. Elevated blood sugars feed teeth problems. Cavities as well as gum infections both are amplified by elevated blood sugar levels. The sugar environment in your mouth directly follows the sugar levels in your blood. I have ongoing gum infection problems, and only by keeping my blood sugar under tight control can I keep it from becoming inflammed.
As to your own problems, who knows. Root canals are done to deal with long-term problems. If you had not visited a dentist in some time, you may have had problems that just grew. You also, like me, might have some of your teeth just be weak. Over time and as you get older, you just have to belly up and try to get this stuff fixed.
I’m the diabetic poster child for bad teeth… Have had too many root canals to count (maybe like 5) and have a couple more on the horizon, and have one bridge. Gum disease has come and gone, and come back. And when they do that little exercise of poking you with a needle and counting numbers, instead of the 2s that I’d like to have my mouth has 3, 4, and even some 5s. Of course, I haven’t had the best dental care through my life. But they say that the Type 1 I’ve had had now for 25 years is a likely large contributor to my current condition. Best blood sugars are key.
Hi Heather, I am a Registered Dental Hygienist and Type 1 diabetic. Diabetics DO have more problems with their gums from high bs but decay and the related tooth nerve death( reason for root canals) is the same for non diabetics. Chronic dry mouth can cause an increase in decay, but Prevention is everything! Power toothbrushes are the best not the cheapy alkaline battery kind but the rechargeable ones. Shoot me some specific questions if needed, Good Luck and Keep Smiling. Robin
Before learning to tightly manage my T1 I had lots of problems with my teeth. In fact in my earlier years after more then 20 years I lost a lot of teeth.
I’ve had a sonicare for some years and it now needs replacing. What are your thoughts on good toothbrushes? I am aware of the Rota-dent, Interplak, Oral B (Braun) and the Sonicare. What are your thoughts on the rotating, oscillating and sonic versions? I am leaning towards the Sonicare elite.
When I was younger, my teeth were my problems as well. Had about 2 root canals and about 2 teeth pulled (a true pain since Im allergic topain killers and anesthesia) because of cavities and a front tooth capped. Our family dentist attributed this at first with genes. My immediate relatives has the same problems regardless of age.(the fact that we have had very good and consistent dental care…it didnt really matter). Recently (when diagnosed with T2), my dentist suggests I visit her at least 3-4 times a year and have prophylaxis twice. Funny because dentists always freaks me out!
I’m prediabetic (diagnosed within the last year), and I’ve only started developing cavities and having problems with my gums over the past two or three years. In that time I’ve had three fillings. And I absolutely have to floss at least once a day, otherwise my gums get very tender & bloody. I haven’t had any other changes in my health, so I think there’s likely a relationship between my new dental problems and my high blood glucose.
I am a type 2 but I know that some of the medication that are given to us also cause teeth problems. I had gum surgery to correct deep pockets. I was great for about 2 years after the surgery and when I was put on Januvia my gums started to experience a lot of problems. I started getting deep pockets again when I did not change my teeth cleaing routines. I talke to my endo and he did not want to admin that the drug could be causing the problem. I read some of the side effects and slow wound healing was one of the side effects. So gum problems could have been an issue because when I stopped taking the drug the gums started to get better. So sometimes meds that we take may have an impact on dental problems.
High blood sugars has effect on every part of our bodies. That’s why it’s important to get a diligent health care team and the education that is needed to manage blood sugars.