DIABETES can affect your oral health! by Shelton Dentist
www.familydentistshelton.com - Shelton, CT - An aging and overweight population is causing more people to get diabetes and that can have a direct impact on oral health. If you or anyone in your family has diabetes, be sure to let us know right away, and be sure to let us know about any medications that are being taken.
Diabetes can cau
se many problems, and if you have oral health problems, this can make them worse:
*Tooth Decay
*Gum Disease
*Salivary Gland Dysfunction
*Fungal Infections
*Inflammatory Skin Disease
*Taste Impairment
Because diabetes reduces your body’s resistance to infection, the gums are among the tissues likely to be affected. Gum disease is often linked to the control of diabetes. Patients with inadequate blood sugar control appear to develop gum disease more often and more severely, and they lose more teeth than people who have control of their diabetes.
You may not notice taste impairment, but it may result in a desire for more sweet tasting foods, resulting in a change in food choices that include foods with highly refined carbohydrate content. This may worsen your dental health and your overall health.
Be sure to let our office know about any changes in your overall health! Call the dental office at 203-255-5999 or visit us online at www.1305dental.com
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Eating Green, brushing, and flossing all help to fight plaque build-up!
Fairfield Dentist Discusses fighting plaque
Fairfield, CT - www.1305dental.com - This is not enough, though, everyone from kids to parents to grandparents need to have regular check-ups and teeth cleanings! The early stages of plaque and tooth decay don’t cause much discomfort; it is only after the acid has damaged the hard outer portion of the tooth that you begin to feel sensitivity to hot and cold foods and drinks. If you were to wait too long between visits, the decay could spread into the soft pulp of the tooth and damage or destroy the nerves of the tooth!
You can avoid the pain and discomfort by scheduling regular visits to the dentist for teeth cleanings and check-ups. We will also check for destruction of tooth structure, broken or leaking fillings or crowns, and check for any softened areas of the enamel or root. Regular X-rays also help us identify and problems and get them treated!
Why not schedule an appointment for anyone in your family who has not had one since last summer? Call the offices of Dr. Mariana Conant at 203-255-5999