Taking care of your dental hygiene can do more than prevent cavities. According to Dr. Martinna Bertolini, an assistant professor at the University of Pittsburgh School of Dental Medicine, diabetes, Alzheimer’s disease and more have been linked to dental health. The same bacteria that causes problems in oral cavities, and […]
If you have diabetes, it is recommended that you see your dentist regularly. People with diabetes are at a higher risk of experiencing oral health problems such as gum disease, dry mouth, cavities, and thrush. The risk of these things may be greater in people with diabetes because of changes […]
Do you have bleeding gums? It might be because of something simple, or it could be a sign of a health condition Common Causes You may have bleeding gums if you: Have gingivitis, a disease that causes inflammation of the gums Brush too hard or your toothbrush isn’t soft enough […]
More than 23 million people in the United States have diabetes. If you’re one of them, it’s easy to understand why you’d want to know how diabetes affects your oral health. You might be surprised to learn that if your blood glucose levels are poorly controlled, you are more likely […]