Centre for Distinctive Dentistry Blog - Dr. Ned Nippoldt
St. Paul, Woodbury, Minneapolis, Hudson, Lake Elmo, Stillwater, Minnesota
Wednesday, November 17, 2010
Regular Visits To Family Dentist Is Important For Those With Diabetes
The airwaves have been inundated lately with reports that the incidence of diabetes among Americans is on the rise and is expected to continue to increase. Diabetes is a serious disease that can cause problems with the eyes, nerves, kidneys, heart and other parts of the body. It also can affect patients' teeth, gums and the rest of the mouth.
Studies show an oral inflammatory connection between diabetes and periodontal disease. Fortunately, periodontal treatment can reduce the bacterial burden in the body which in turn reduces the inflammatory response.
One of the first symptoms that diabetics and their dentists often notice is an increase in bleeding in the mouth. Oftentimes, the dentist is the first person to recognize these changes in the patient's oral condition and is in a prime position to refer them to the physician for further evaluation. Treatment of the patient's periodontal disease is important in a diabetic patients overall health care plan.
Monitoring a patient's periodontal health is one important reason to see your dentist regularly. If you live in the Woodbury, St. Paul, Minneapolis, MN, or Hudson, WI, areas and are looking for a family dentist, please call Dr. Nippoldt's Centre for Distinctive Dentistry at 651-739-8573 to schedule an appointment.
The airwaves have been inundated lately with reports that the incidence of diabetes among Americans is on the rise and is expected to continue to increase. Diabetes is a serious disease that can cause problems with the eyes, nerves, kidneys, heart and other parts of the body. It also can affect patients' teeth, gums and the rest of the mouth.
Studies show an oral inflammatory connection between diabetes and periodontal disease. Fortunately, periodontal treatment can reduce the bacterial burden in the body which in turn reduces the inflammatory response.
One of the first symptoms that diabetics and their dentists often notice is an increase in bleeding in the mouth. Oftentimes, the dentist is the first person to recognize these changes in the patient's oral condition and is in a prime position to refer them to the physician for further evaluation. Treatment of the patient's periodontal disease is important in a diabetic patients overall health care plan.
Monitoring a patient's periodontal health is one important reason to see your dentist regularly. If you live in the Woodbury, St. Paul, Minneapolis, MN, or Hudson, WI, areas and are looking for a family dentist, please call Dr. Nippoldt's Centre for Distinctive Dentistry at 651-739-8573 to schedule an appointment.
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