Hi I am diabetic a n under insulin control. Right now I am suffering from pyrea having receding gums n loosened tooth. Doctor have suggested for root planning. Kindly tell me what it is n is it going to stop my pyrea problem from aggravating. I have done scaling twice b4 but it has not been of much help.
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Root planning is a procedure where the dentist removes any debris or plaque and calculus from deep within the gingiva which cannot be removed by scaling. It is also called deep cleaning. And it may help with your periodontal problems.
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Perfect sugar control of sugar is must for healthy gums and mouth. Pyorrhea itself will cause high sugar levels. With help of a Physician you should get good control by required measures, Antibiotics for long duration as advised, Metronidazole course and B Complex capsules. Once Physician declares you feet see a dentist Scaling should have helped. Frequent sugar level testing advised.
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Mr. Lybrate-user, in a person with diabetes, oral or gum and teeth related problems come up very frequently if blood sugar control is not good. Hyperglycemia help bacteria to grow and cause more problems in the mouth. So primary need is excellent blood sugar control and secondly maintain excellent oral hygiene. You can consider using mouth wash regularly. Further, it is better to follow dental surgeons advice.
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Dear lybrate user with the limited amount of information provided we assume that as you are a diabetic you are concerned about tooth issues. It could had been better had you provided us with your fasting and hba1c levels for better understanding of your condition. Tooth decay is a common problem in diabetics due to unmanaged sugars and this should be regularly taken care of. Ideally diabetics should get their tooth inspected every 6 months and any infection should be taken care of at the earliest. Good that you are already consulting a dental surgeon and he has advised you wisely, please go ahead as advised by him. Take care that your sugars should be well in control before the procedure. Hope that solves your query. Anything more then please feel free to revert.
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