November is National Diabetes Awareness Month and if you are diabetic, now is the time to learn how diabetes affects your oral health, and what you can do to improve it through good oral hygiene. Routine dental appointments are important for everyone, but if you are a diabetic, they are imperative. Regular dental visits can
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11.3 percent of the population in the United States have diabetes, or 37.3 million people and there are 1.7 million new cases every year. Diabetes is a major health issue, and it seems to be reaching the crisis stage. Diabetes affects your entire body and your ability to process sugar from the foods you eat.
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November is designated as National Diabetes Awareness Month. According to the American Dental Association (ADA) people with diabetes are at greater risk for gum diseases like gingivitis and periodontitis due to increased blood sugar levels that allow bacteria to thrive. Your blood sugar levels also rise when you have gum disease, making diabetes even harder
Read more →November is National Diabetes Month and reminds us that we need to take care of both our physical AND dental health. While diabetes affects numerous parts of the body, it can also increase your risk for gum disease and tooth decay due to the higher levels of glucose found in your saliva. When both Type
Read more →If you have a cavity and are told you will need a crown, you may wonder what a “crown” is. It’s a type of cap that will go over a badly damaged tooth in order to reinforce it and make it whole. Dental crowns are only needed when decay has become exceptionally large but does
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