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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Are You Embarrassed about Your Smile?
www.CosmeticDentistFairfieldCT.com - Have you ever though about Porcelain veneers? Dental veneers / Lumineers can be used to create a smile you can show off and not have to be embarrassed about your smile. At Dr. Mariana Conant of Fairfield, CT can get you a smile that lights up appearance. That gives you confidence and poise. Your smile is one of the first things people notice about you. Porcelain veneers can help you face achieve the happiness you deserve.
Veneers are very thin pieces of durable, tooth shaped porcelain that are custom made (for shape and color) by a professional dental laboratory. They are bonded onto the front of teeth to create a beautiful and attractive smile.
Veneers can completely reshape your teeth and smile. They can often be alternatives to crowns and the ideal solution in treating many dental conditions.
As with most dental restorations, veneers are not permanent and may someday need replacement. They are very durable and will last many years, giving you a beautiful long lasting smile.
Reasons for porcelain veneers:
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Cosmetically, to create a uniform, white, beautiful smile.
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Crooked teeth.
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Misshapen teeth.
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Severely discolored or stained teeth.
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Teeth that are too small or large.
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Unwanted or uneven spaces.
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Worn or chipped teeth.
What does getting porcelain veneers involve?
Getting veneers usually requires two visits to complete the process, with little or no anesthesia required during the procedure. The teeth are prepared by lightly buffing and shaping the surface to allow for the thickness of the veneer. A mold or impression of the teeth is taken and a shade (color) will then be chosen by you and the dentist.
On the second visit the teeth will be cleansed with special liquids to achieve a durable bond. Bonding cement is then placed between the tooth and veneer and a special light beam is used to harden and set the bond.
You will receive care instructions for veneers. Proper brushing, flossing and regular dental visits will aid in the life of your new veneers
If your looking for Cosmetic Dentistry or have any questions call 203-255-5999 for a no obligation consultation today!