It is well known fact teeth are essential not only for chewing but also for looking good, having a sound digestion, better speech & having stable lips, cheek and face.
However teeth can be lost as a result of many factors like gum disease, tooth decay, or due to an accident affecting the chewing ability of a person.
Diabetes also play a salient role in tooth loss as mentioned in the prior article. Thus affecting the chewing ability and influencing dietary preferences which may contribute for the patient’s poor nutrition.
Inability to chew well leads to higher intake of soft, refined carbohydrate rich, starchy or processed foods. Our digestive system breaks down carbohydrates into glucose molecules which flows through blood stream to organs and muscles. It also boosts blood sugar levels promoting pancreas to produce more insulin. Over the time these cells too become resistant to insulin, a major cause in type 2 or adult-onset diabetics or spike the present diabetes.
While diabetics who have good set of dentition are able to chew well and switch to high fibre, slow-release carbohydrates nutritious food. These complex carbs are digested more slowly, thus preventing your body from producing too much insulin. Studies have shown a dramatic decrease in blood sugar level and helped them to control and reverse diabetics.
Hence it is essential to visit a dentist and not let missing teeth come in the way of proper food intake and digestion. There are very many viable options available for replacing missing teeth and will emulate natural teeth. Get in touch with us today.