4 Ways Diabetes and Metformin Can Damage Your Teeth

The World Health Organization also states that over 95% of people with diabetes worldwide have type 2 diabetes.

Diabetes is a chronic disease that occurs when glucose (or sugar) levels in the blood are high and can eventually lead to serious damage to the heart, eyes, blood vessels, kidneys, and nerves.

What are the Effects of Diabetes to your Teeth?

People with diabetes are more vulnerable to oral health problems such as gingivitis and periodontitis, which can lead to tooth loss.

People with diabetes are more vulnerable to oral health problems such as gingivitis and periodontitis, which can lead to tooth loss.

What is Metformin Used for?

Metformin (MF) is a medication used to treat type 2 diabetes (diabetes mellitus / the body does not produce or use insulin properly).

Metformin can cause some side effects when first taken, which disappear over time. The most common effects are acidity, stomach pain, nausea or vomiting, diarrhea, weight loss, headache, and etc.

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