Diabetes affects about 23.6 million Americans. This is 7.8% of the population with 1.6 million new cases diagnosed each year in people over the age of 20. Diabetes can cause problems with your eyes, nerves, kidneys and heart but it can also cause problems with your teeth. It is important to let your Gentle Dental dentist know if you have been diagnosed with diabetes and if you have the disease under control. You also want to let them know of any specific prescriptions and over-the-counter drugs you are taking.
Since diabetes reduces the body’s resistance to infection, the gums are among the tissues likely to be affected. This can lead to Gum (Periodontal) Disease. Patients with inadequate blood sugar control appear to develop periodontal disease more often and more severely, and they may lose more teeth than people who have good control of their diabetes.
To help prevent oral health problems including Gum Disease caused by Diabetes you should go for professional dental cleanings on a regular basis at your local Gentle Dental office. Regular dental checkups and periodontal screenings are also important for evaluating overall dental health and for treating dental problems in their initial stages. To make an appointment with your local Gentle Dental office call 1-888-513-7436.
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