Evidence shows that diabetic patients are not only more susceptible to periodontal diseases but also that these diseases can have an adverse effect on the control of glycaemia, creating a two-way relationship between periodontal disease and high blood sugar.

Today, daily oral hygiene products are available to help limit the development of periodontal problems. Their approach is more biological than the traditional, surgical mechanisms for plaque removal.

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Given the impact of periodontal disease on diabetes and the benefits of good oral health practices in reducing the risks, it is important that people living with diabetes receive sufficient information on the oral consequences of the disease and that they adopt regular good home oral hygiene practices.

The AnOxident balance oral hygiene range comprises four Class 1 medical device products formulated with naturally-occurring plant- and milk-derived molecules similar to those present in saliva. The range can help:

  • Counteract the effect of excess salivary glucose

  • Deter the presence of pathogenic biofilm micro-organisms

  • Alleviate oxidative stress by limiting excess free radicals

  • Neutralise the action of bacterial lipopolysaccharides.

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