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Taking good care of your teeth and gums, including getting regular cleanings and needed treatments, will help you prevent these problems or stop them from getting worse. Keeping your mouth healthy will also make it easier for you to manage your diabetes and prevent diabetes related health problems, such as heart disease and kidney disease.

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Diabetes, Gum Disease, & Other Dental Problems - NIDDK Learn how diabetes is linked to gum disease and other mouth problems, and read how to prevent and treat mouth problems related to diabetes.

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Our mouths are full of bacteria. Some bacteria are helpful. But some can be harmful, including the ones that play a role in tooth decay. These bacteria combine with food to form a soft, sticky film called plaque. The bacteria in plaque use the sugar and starch in what you eat and drink to make acids. The acids begin to eat away at the minerals on your enamel. Over time, the plaque can harden into tartar. Besides damaging your teeth, plaque and tartar can also irritate your gums and cause gum disease.

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Tooth Decay: MedlinePlus You call it a cavity. Your dentist calls it tooth decay or dental caries. They're all names for a hole in your tooth. Find out how to prevent it.

Diabetes affects many parts of your body, including your mouth . People with diabetes are more likely to have gum disease, cavities, and other problems with their teeth and gums. And some of these mouth problems can make your diabetes worse. Diabetes can affect your mouth by changing your saliva, the fluid that keeps your mouth wet. Saliva helps prevent tooth decay by washing away pieces of food, preventing bacteria from growing, and fighting the acids produced by bacteria. Saliva also has minerals that help protect tissues in your mouth and fight tooth decay.

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Diabetes, Gum Disease, & Other Dental Problems - NIDDK Learn how diabetes is linked to gum disease and other mouth problems, and read how to prevent and treat mouth problems related to diabetes.

Tooth decay is damage to a tooth's surface, or enamel. It happens when bacteria in your mouth make acids that attack the enamel. Tooth decay can lead to cavities (dental caries), which have holes in your teeth. If tooth decay is not treated, it can cause pain, infection, and even tooth loss.

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Tooth Decay: MedlinePlus You call it a cavity. Your dentist calls it tooth decay or dental caries. They're all names for a hole in your tooth. Find out how to prevent it.

A modern root canal treatment is nothing like those old sayings! It's very similar to a routine filling and can usually be completed in one or two appointments, depending on the condition of your teeth and your personal circumstances. Getting a root canal is relatively painless and extremely effective. You'll be back to smiling, biting and chewing with ease in no time.

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What is a Root Canal? - American Association of Endodontists What happens during root canal treatment? Learn more about this quick, comfortable procedure that can relieve your pain and save your natural tooth.

Chipped and cracked teeth are both common reasons why people visit the dentist. With a chip, some enamel breaks off. A cracked, or fractured, tooth involves a break that runs through your tooth. Both conditions may be harmless or serious enough to require dental work. You’ll need to see a dental provider to know for sure.

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What Is a Chipped Tooth? Are you seeing a chip or missing tooth fragment when you look in the mirror?

A root canal treatment is a dental procedure to remove inflamed or infected pulp on the inside of the tooth, which is then carefully cleaned and disinfected, then filled and sealed. Root canal treatment is designed to eliminate bacteria from the infected root canal, prevent reinfection of the tooth and save the natural tooth.

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What is a Root Canal? - American Association of Endodontists What happens during root canal treatment? Learn more about this quick, comfortable procedure that can relieve your pain and save your natural tooth.

A chipped tooth happens when a fragment of your tooth’s outer protective layer (enamel) breaks off. Trauma to your mouth or biting something hard are both potential causes. Depending on how serious the chip is, you may need dental work to repair your tooth and protect it from further damage. You may need a cosmetic procedure to restore your smile.

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What Is a Chipped Tooth? Are you seeing a chip or missing tooth fragment when you look in the mirror?