Diabetics are 2x more likely to get gum disease.

Diabetics are 2x more likely to get gum disease.

UNCONTROLLED DIABETES CAN CAUSE:

• Caries
• Sensitive Teeth
• Gum Problems
• Advanced Bone Problems
• Bad Breath
• Calculus
• Increases chances of Oral Infections

RECOMMENDATIONS TO DIABETICS:

• Diabetics are recommended to get Professional Cleanings done every 6 months, if you have good Gum Health. For those with Periodontal Problems, Dental Exams and Cleanings are recommended every 3 months.

AT HOME INSTRUCTION:

• Keep your Blood Sugar under control
• Avoid Smoking
• Practice healthy oral hygiene at home (BRUSHING TWICE A DAY, USE FLUORIDE TOOTH PASTE, FLOSSING, SCRAPING YOUR TONGUE)

ASK US MORE:

• Your overall health is important to us, not just your teeth. Feel free to ask us more during your dental visit.

DR. LOPA SHAH, DMD

REFERENCES:

• Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
• National Diabetes Statistics Report: Estimates of Diabetes and Its Burden in the United States, 2014.
• Atlanta, GA: US Department of Health and Human Services; 2014.
• Mittal M, Teeluckdharry H. Prevalence of Periodontal Diseases in Diabetic and Non-Diabetic Patients- A Clinical Study.
• The Internet Journal of Epidemiology. 2010 Volume 10 Number 1.