Researchers say that proper dental hygiene plays a significant role in managing type 2 diabetes. Patients with T2DM maintaining proper oral hygiene are more likely to increase the levels of HbA1c. There is a prominent association between type 2 diabetes and periodontitis which says that managing T2DM can effectively improve dental health. It was observed that non-surgical periodontal treatment affected HbA1c levels among people with type 2 diabetes.
This non-surgical periodontal treatment included good oral hygiene, scaling and root planning which are the basics of dental care. Non-surgical periodontal treatment showed better glycemic control in type 2 diabetes patients. This can be brought about by improving eating choices and reducing sugar intake. Thus, people with type 2 diabetes are advised to take proper dental care, which can be achieved by following dentist's hygiene advice and…
