When there is too much sugar in the bloodstream of a person with diabetes, it causes a variety of potential health problems, including dental issues. The most common problems from diabetes include gingivitis, periodontitis, thrush, dry mouth and burning mouth. Each dental health issue is accompanied by symptoms like swollen gums, pain in the mouth, bad breath that doesn’t go away, sore white or red patches on the gums, tongue or cheek and others. To prevent serious dental hea

If it’s been awhile since you last visited your dentist, consider fitting in a dental appointment as a part of your holiday preparation. The importance of regular dental appointments can never be over-emphasized, as dental checkups can help address minor issues now that if left untreated could become major dental problems in the future. Additionally, your dentist could help you showcase your best looking smile with teeth whitening techniques, including Zoom, for those lovely

While advancements in dentistry and oral hygiene are preventing many people from losing their teeth late in life, those teeth aren’t getting proper care, according a European study by Dr. Gert-Jan van der Putten. The study revealed that a longstanding problem still exists: Elderly people who are too frail to care for their own teeth aren’t getting adequate oral care at nursing homes and long-term care facilities. Details of the European Geriatric Medicine study are available