I have been suffering from diabetes for five years, I am under constant medical care and I try to take care of my he alth. Recently, I read an article in which the experts of Laboratorium Vademecum emphasize that the choice of toothpaste should be consulted with the dentist. Is it true that the selection of toothpaste should be adapted to the current state of he alth of the patient?
The choice of toothpaste, as well as other hygiene products and cosmetics, should take into account our he alth condition. The main consideration in choosing should be to take into account your medical circumstances. If there are problems in the oral cavity in the course of the underlying disease, the paste should be selected so that it is helpful in eliminating these ailments. In the course of diabetes, there may be an increased tendency to the appearance of inflammatory changes on the mucous membranes and on the skin, therefore a paste containing antibacterial agents may be recommended. If tooth decay is a problem, use a toothpaste containing anti-decay ingredients. Another problem is an unpleasant smell from the mouth - here also choosing the right toothpaste can be helpful in eliminating the problem. Finally, a common problem is excessive scale build-up. Suitable pastes can also help to reduce the scale build-up. As a general rule, the choice of toothpaste should not be a matter of chance, it is optimal to consult your dentist. Finally, it should be remembered that the he alth and smoothness of the mucous membranes reflect the he alth of the whole organism - and this principle is especially important in patients with diabetes.
Remember that our expert's answer is informative and will not replace a visit to the doctor.
Krystyna KnyplInternist, hypertensiologist, editor-in-chief of "Gazeta dla Lekarzy".
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