I have diabetes. Will I get gum disease
Diabetes is a chronic disease which affects your body's ability to process sugar. The resulting high blood sugar can cause problems with your eyes, nerves, kidneys, heart and other parts of your body. Diabetes can also lower your resistance to infection and can slow the healing process. If you have diabetes, you are at greater risk of developing some oral health problems, including gum disease, so it's important that you are extra diligent with your oral health.
The above article is from: MouthHealthy.org
Russell E. Graham, DMD
2935 N Country Club Road
Tucson, AZ 85716
(520) 327-1205
RussellEGrahamDMD.com
Learn more about Periodontics, which is the treatment of the tissue (gums) supporting and surrounding the teeth..
Bad breath can be an indicator of gum disease
Persistent bad breath or a bad taste in your mouth can be an indicator of gum disease and other oral diseases so it is important that you uncover whatÃs causing the problem. If constantly have bad breath, make an appointment to see your dentist. Regular checkups allow your dentist to detect any problems as your bad breath may be the sign of a medical disorder. If your dentist determines that your mouth is healthy, you may be referred to your primary care physician.
The above article is from: MouthHealthy.org
Russell E. Graham, DMD
2935 N Country Club Road
Tucson, AZ 85716
(520) 327-1205
RussellEGrahamDMD.com
Learn more about Scaling and Root Planing to remove tartar and plaque below the gum line
Isolite™ – An Advance in Patient Comfort
We
use another technology that is time saving and makes any
procedure easier for you. It’s called Isolite, and it is
both a suction device to provide a dry field for dental work
and a very bright light for sufficient illumination in the
oral cavity during precision work. Any discomfort from the
bulky rubber dam is now eliminated, and the treatment is
easier and less time consuming.
No More ‘Fat Lips’ or Numbness
After Treatment!
Another
type of patient discomfort that we remedy is the “fat lip”
problem. After local anesthesia, a patient’s mouth and lip
will feel numb for three to five hours. With the use of
OraVerse™, 15 minutes after your work is completed, you will
be back to normal. If you feel uncomfortable with the
numbness, we can easily reverse that feeling for you.
Russell E. Graham, DMD
2935 N Country Club Road
Tucson, AZ 85716
(520) 327-1205
RussellEGrahamDMD.com
Bleeding gums during pregnancy is normal
While it’s true that some women develop a condition known as “pregnancy gingivitis,” it’s not true that everyone experiences this. You can help prevent this condition by taking extra care during your brushing and flossing routine. Your dentist may recommend more frequent cleanings to prevent this.
The above article is from: MouthHealthy.org
Russell E. Graham, DMD
2935 N Country Club Road
Tucson, AZ 85716
(520) 327-1205
RussellEGrahamDMD.com
Learn more about Endodontics, which is the treatment of the pulp and nerves of a tooth.
