1) A)XEROSTOMIA(DRY MOUTH)
Dry mouth or Xerostomia is the commonest orofacial manifestation of diabetes, dry mouth form the basis for most of the other orofacial presentation in diabetes. Some factors which have been
Halitosis simply means bad breath originating from any part of the body while the term fetor oris is bad breath originating directly from the oral cavity but the two terms can be used interchangeably. Bad breath in diabetics have been attributed to the high level
Various forms of infections such as fungi infections, bacteria infections in the oral cavity(gingivitis and periodontitis) as well as poor wound healing and infections are frequently observed in diabetic patients. It is noted to be due to immmune dysfunction,
There is high level of tooth decay or hole in the mouth people with diabetes, may be due to dehydration which reduced the level of protection by the saliva, most of the organism responsible for formation of dental caries thrive