Diabetes affects the body’s ability to generate and process insulin, which can result in high blood sugar roaming throughout your body, including your saliva. Excessive amounts of sugar in your saliva can feed and amplify the bacteria in plaque — increasing the likelihood of tooth decay, cavities, and gum disease.
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Why are people with diabetes prone to gum disease?
People with diabetes are at a higher risk for gum problems and disease because of inconsistent blood sugar control. If your blood sugar is consistently high, bacteria can be produced more quickly and make their home in your gums and potentially cause gum disease.
How can New Dentistry help?
The best way to prevent and treat any dental problems is to inform your dentist of your diabetes diagnosis. We can help create a treatment plan with you to keep good dental hygiene, minimize your risk for gum disease, and regularly monitor any symptoms you may develop.
How do I get started?
Every patient is different. To ensure you are the best candidate, you’ll want to schedule a consultation for our team to exam your mouth. From there, we’ll be able to provide you with your treatment options, talk about payment and how soon you will benefit from results.
We never want the payment to hold anyone back from receiving the care they need for a healthy and happy smile. We aim to make it easy with several financial plans and guidance from our Financial Coordinator.
