Few dental and periodontal changes and no oral mucosal changes are observed in well-controlled diabetes.The fruity-smelling breath characteristic of diabetes is more common in type 2 diabetes.

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The first statement is true; the second is false.The dental hygienist should educate patients about the importance of working with their health care provider to control their condition.Note that,although current evidence supports an interrelationship between diabetes and oral health,periodontal disease is considered a long-term complication of diabetes.In addition,poorly controlled diabetes results in more severe periodontal disease and alveolar bone loss even in children and adolescents and can contribute to the progression of diabetes.The fruity-smelling breath characteristic of diabetes is more prevalent in type 1 diabetes.

Few Dental and Periodontal Changes and No Oral Mucosal Changes