Magok-dong Dental Clinic_ 2. Can you receive dental treatment even if you have diabetes?

Hello.

So that you do not feel scared for no reason,

we calmly share only the information you need right now.

This is Seoul Dia Dental Clinic near Magok Station.

In Part 1,

we talked about

what people with high blood pressure

should be careful about

when receiving dental treatment. Today is Part 2: diabetes and dental treatment.

“Because I have diabetes…

can I still receive dental treatment?”

When consulting with patients,

we hear this question

much more often than you might think.

Diabetes is no longer a rare condition.

Just looking around you,

there is usually at least one person among your parents, siblings, or friends

who has diabetes.

The problem is that, like high blood pressure,

diabetes does not cause much pain in the early stages.

So many people think,

“This should be fine,”

and keep going,

but in dental treatment,

diabetes is quite an important factor.

Magok-dong dental clinic_ Diabetes and dental treatment.

So why does having diabetes

make dental treatment a concern?

To put it simply,

when a wound occurs,

which heals faster:

ground where water flows well,

or dry ground?

Of course, the ground where water flows well.

With diabetes,

blood circulation and recovery speed

can become a little slower.

That means inflammation can occur more easily,

and it may take longer for wounds to heal.

This is the most important point

in dental treatment for patients with diabetes.

To give you the conclusion first:

having diabetes does not mean

you cannot receive dental treatment.

However,

depending on your blood sugar status,

you just need to be a little more careful.

Now then, from here on,

we will share the information you need to know when receiving dental treatment with diabetes,

in the Magok-dong Seoul Dia Dental Clinic style,

clearly and memorably.

Let’s go! Haha

7 things we 꼭 tell people with diabetes

1. The most important thing is whether your blood sugar is stable

Magok-dong dental clinic_ Maintaining normal blood sugar

In dental treatment,

the most important thing for patients with diabetes

is not whether you have diabetes or not,

but whether your blood sugar is well controlled.

If your blood sugar is relatively stable,

treatments such as extractions or implants

can often proceed without problems.

On the other hand, if your blood sugar fluctuates a lot,

it may be safer to adjust the timing of treatment a little.

2. Be sure to eat before treatment

Magok-dong dental clinic_ A simple meal

We really emphasize this a lot.

There are more people with diabetes than you might expect

who come to the clinic on an empty stomach.

During dental treatment,

you become nervous and anesthesia is used.

If hypoglycemia happens in this situation,

you may feel dizzy, break out in a cold sweat,

and in some cases treatment may need to be stopped.

• Be sure to eat before treatment

• Continue taking your usual diabetes medication as normal

If you follow just these two things,

the risk is greatly reduced.

3. If you notice signs of low blood sugar, do not hold back—tell us right away

Magok-dong dental clinic_ Symptoms of hypoglycemia

If you feel like this during treatment,

please let us know right away.

• Suddenly feeling dizzy

• Breaking out in a cold sweat

• Trembling hands

• Feeling nauseous

This may not simply be “being nervous,”

but a sign of hypoglycemia.

In this case, treatment should be paused for a moment,

and the first step is to consume sugar.

Trying to endure it is

absolutely not a good choice.

4. Morning appointments are more comfortable if possible

Magok-dong dental clinic_ Getting treatment in the morning

For people with diabetes,

blood sugar is often more stable in the morning

than in the afternoon.

So if possible,

we recommend scheduling dental treatment

for the morning.

It is also better to plan

treatment sessions so they are not too long.

5. Stress also affects blood sugar

Magok-dong dental clinic_ Stress.

You naturally feel tense when you come to the dentist.

This tension also affects blood sugar.

That is why at Seoul Dia Dental Clinic,

we do not just lay you back and start treatment right away.

Explanation first,

questions first,

and time to catch your breath first.

Your body needs to feel a little more comfortable

before treatment can feel comfortable too.

6. Alcohol and smoking slow recovery

Magok-dong dental clinic_ No alcohol

When diabetes is present,

adding alcohol or smoking

slows recovery even more.

In particular, after implants or extractions,

the risk of inflammation can increase.

If it is difficult to quit completely,

it is better to at least take a break

around the time of treatment.

7. Daily oral care determines the outcome of treatment

Magok-dong dental clinic_ Oral care

When you have diabetes,

your mouth can become dry more easily,

and inflammation can also develop more easily.

That is why daily care is truly important.

• Gentle, thorough brushing

• Use dental floss and interdental brushes

• Regular scaling

If you keep just these three basic rules well,

recovery after dental treatment will definitely be different.

Let’s summarize today’s content once more

Even if you have diabetes,

dental treatment is possible.

However,

• Keep your blood sugar stable

• Be sure to eat before treatment

• Tell us right away if you feel uncomfortable

Please remember these three things.

In the next part,

we will continue with what people with liver disease

should be careful about

when receiving dental treatment.

Thank you for reading the dental information

shared by Seoul Dia Dental Clinic in Magok-dong.

Have a happy day today as well! ^^

[ This post was written in accordance with the Medical Service Act for the purpose of providing correct information about dental surgery and procedures. Because infection and side effects may occur after surgery, you should decide on surgery (procedure) after sufficient consultation with a skilled medical team. ]

[Magok Station Seoul Dia Dental Clinic Series on Systemic Diseases and Dental Treatment]

1. Dental treatment for patients with high blood pressure

2. Dental treatment for people with diabetes

3. Dental treatment for people with liver disease

4. Dental treatment for patients with osteoporosis