Research by scientists from Rutgers University may explain why people with type 1 and type 2 diabetes are prone to cavities. The strength and durability of enamel and dentin is reduced, which increases this threat.
The authors of the study provoked type 1 diabetes in 32 laboratory mice and used a special analyzer of the hardness of their teeth. The findings are comparable to the results of dental checks in 35 healthy mice in the control group. The study period was 28 weeks, both groups had comparable hard teeth in the initial phase. However, the enamel in diabetic mice became significantly softer after just 12 weeks.
And this gap continued to widen throughout the study period, with the most significant differences in the microhardness of dentin (the hard substance beneath tooth enamel) appearing at week 28. Once again, type 1 and type 2 diabetes have been proven to affect dental health and demonstrated to what extent.
Probably, the results of this study will help in the development of new methods for the treatment of caries in diabetics. Previously, scientists have already concluded that victims of both types of diabetes have an increased rate of oral health problems, not only teeth, but also soft tissues. Diabetes prevents the penetration of minerals into the teeth, and this increases their level of wear. (READ MORE) 
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