CHANGES IN THE ORAL MUCOSA IN DIABETES MELLITUS

Diabetes is a serious medical and social problem of the 21st century. Over the past 5 years, the prevalence of this disease has increased by 6-10% per year. This disease also affects the condition of the oral cavity. With an increase in the level of glucose in the blood, the aggressiveness of pathogenic microorganisms increases and the body's immune defense decreases, which leads to the manifestation of chronic inflammatory processes. A patient with diabetes may complain of burning of the tongue and mucous membrane, and changes in taste sensations. Dryness of the oral cavity is also noted, which can lead to bad breath, candidiasis and even caries. Complications of diabetes lead to the development of periodontal disease. In addition, wound healing time increases due to injuries or surgical interventions.

If you take the medicines prescribed by the doctor on time and follow all the recommendations, the blood glucose level will return to normal values. Against the background of the compensated stage of diabetes, it is possible to maintain dental health by following the following rules.