At Dennis J. Coleman DDS in Davidson we are concerned not only with the your dental health, but also with how it influences your overall physical health and well-being.
In this post we look at the connection between diabetes and dental health. Scientists have known for quite some time that people with diabetes have higher rates of gum disease. Maintaining proper blood glucose levels is the key to minimizing the risk of gum disease and related dilemmas for those affected.
Additional research is exploring the reverse relationship. In other words, whether poor oral health increases the risk of developing diabetes. Findings from a long-term study suggests that it does.
โWe found that over two decades of follow-up, individuals who had periodontal disease were more likely to develop type 2 diabetes later in life when compared to individuals without periodontal disease.โ -Ryan T. Demmer, PhD, MPH
Additional trials are exploring how tooth and gum health jolts the ability of diabetics to manage the disease.
โNot only are people with diabetes more susceptible to serious gum disease, but serious gum disease may have the potential to affect blood glucose control and contribute to the progression of diabetes.โ
If you have diabetes, it is important that you have regular dental checkups and are dedicated to daily oral hygiene, proper nutrition, and other important practices. Your success in controlling your blood glucose levels will improve your oral health and vice-versa.
At Dennis J. Coleman DDS in Davidson the well-being of all our patients is important to us. We treat gum disease, and people from Huntersville, Cornelius, and Lake Norman also come to us for general dentistry. Call us to schedule your next checkup today!
Contact Dennis J Coleman DDS – Family & Cosmetic Dentistry:
704-896-5850
Location (Tap to open in Google Maps):
460 S Main St Ste 101
Davidson, North Carolina
28036
