Test Your Knowledge on Diabetes and Oral Health

Did you know that your dentist can identify signs of diabetes by just taking a peek in your mouth?

Everyone should maintain good oral health, but those with high blood sugar are more susceptible to developing oral health issues. Maintaining good oral hygiene and health is crucial for overall health and wellbeing. Good oral hygiene practices can aid in preventing tooth and gum diseases, discomfort, and infections (1^✔).

Taking care of the teeth is especially crucial for a patient with high blood sugar. Their white blood cells gets weakened and primary defenses are lowered that helps the body to fight against infections that can get developed in the mouth.
High blood sugar can decrease the salivary flow which is important to wash away the food particles that can lead to cavity formation (2^✔).

The quiz on Diabetes and Oral Health can be used by adults to familiarize them with some interesting information.

There are 10 questions on Diabetes and Oral Health in this quiz that will explore the depth of your knowledge and provide answers to the following: