The relationship of diabetes and gum disease is a strong relationship that must not be ignored. In a dental practice we can see signs of early diabetes well before the more severe symptoms show up in the rest of the body.
Basically when someone with diabetes has gum disease issues, the problems of bleeding gums, bone loss, loose teeth, and deep pockets shows up dramatically and very severely. many times they are unaware that there are issues going on. Diabetes affects the small blood vessels of the body and this is definitely included in the blood vessels of the mouth. When diabetes is out of control the results show up in the tissues.
Because of the changing blood vessels the diseases are much worse off. As people of the world get heavier and the rise of Type II diabetes becomes more of a problem, gum disease is more important to pay attention to. Special evaluation by a periodontist is necessary not only to maintain the health of the gums but the overall control of the diabetes. Please pay attention to your gums.
Thursday, May 8, 2008
Thursday, February 21, 2008
Baby Boomers Health
Sorry about that but something happened. Anyway, there is going to be an increase in spending for health care by the baby boomers in general, as they are going to be losing benefits from work and will be requiring more health care, which in turn requires more money.
As far as dental health goes, the will be increased spending without question, because let's face it, baby boomers are living longer and want better dental health and better quality of life. The smile and the mouth are one of the most important body parts, but is often the most ignored.
Cosmetics are important, but the healthy foundation is going to take you for the long run. The health of the foundation of the mouth, basically the gums and bones, is the most important aspect to dentistry that noone talks about or wants to deal with. Most people want the quick fix and instant gratification, but that is not always the correct way to go.
My baby boomer parents would always say that haste makes waste, and as I've become a parent, I've learned that this is true.
As a periodontist, a gum and bone dental specialist, I've seen it first hand how much damage ignoring the foundation can create.
I've got a simple formula for saving money and increasing your overall dental health from here on out, and it is really simple.
YOU MUST GET YOUR TEETH CLEANED EVERY 3 MONTHS!!!!!!!!!
Now you should be asking me how increasing expenditure with dental cleanings, even when most insurances will not cover the additional cleanings, how is this going to save me money? If you stay cleaner, you will have fewer problems that are significantly more expensive as you get older.
Spend a couple extra hundred dollars now to save a few thousand dollars later. Also that saved money stays in your retirement accounts longer.
As far as dental health goes, the will be increased spending without question, because let's face it, baby boomers are living longer and want better dental health and better quality of life. The smile and the mouth are one of the most important body parts, but is often the most ignored.
Cosmetics are important, but the healthy foundation is going to take you for the long run. The health of the foundation of the mouth, basically the gums and bones, is the most important aspect to dentistry that noone talks about or wants to deal with. Most people want the quick fix and instant gratification, but that is not always the correct way to go.
My baby boomer parents would always say that haste makes waste, and as I've become a parent, I've learned that this is true.
As a periodontist, a gum and bone dental specialist, I've seen it first hand how much damage ignoring the foundation can create.
I've got a simple formula for saving money and increasing your overall dental health from here on out, and it is really simple.
YOU MUST GET YOUR TEETH CLEANED EVERY 3 MONTHS!!!!!!!!!
Now you should be asking me how increasing expenditure with dental cleanings, even when most insurances will not cover the additional cleanings, how is this going to save me money? If you stay cleaner, you will have fewer problems that are significantly more expensive as you get older.
Spend a couple extra hundred dollars now to save a few thousand dollars later. Also that saved money stays in your retirement accounts longer.
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