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Periodontal Disease and Diabetes – What you need to know (Part 2)
How does diabetes affect the rest of the mouth?
Those with uncontrolled or poor-controlled diabetics may experience a burning sensation in the mouth or tongue due to a reduced salivary flow. There may also be an increased risk to tooth decay and fungal infections.
How is periodontitis treated in a diabetic patient?
The Periodontist (dental surgeon who specializes [...]
Periodontal Disease and Diabetes – What You Need To Know (Part 1)
The relationship between diabetes and gum disease (periodontitis) is bi-directional. This means that not only are diabetic patients more prone to periodontitis, but periodontitis can also make it more difficult for diabetics to control their blood sugar level. In the United States, it has been shown that diabetic patients are up to 4.2 times more [...]
Are you Dreaming of a White Christmas Smile?
Join Prosthodontist Dr Adeline Wong of The Oral Care Centre as she gives you the lowdown on brightening your smile – tooth whitening.
Teeth are not naturally pure white. The colour of our teeth is determined by the composite colour of all the structures that make up the tooth (the outer layer of enamel, the inner [...]
4 Steps to Prevent Gum Disease
Caries (decay) and periodontal disease (gum disease) are the most common reasons people lose teeth and both can be prevented in most cases.
Most of the time, periodontal disease occurs due to neglect or ignorance. To prevent gingivitis and periodontitis, the following has to be done by the patient.
Use a soft or extra soft toothbrush.
Follow the [...]
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