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It Is Possible to Ease the Symptoms of Diabetes with Gum Disease Treatment |
Posted on 9/21/2021 by Ronald Watkins |
Gum disease is a condition that affects 5 out of 10 people. It is commonly caused by infections that affect the gums. If you don't brush or floss your teeth on a regular basis, you are more likely to develop gum disease. Gum disease can be treated, especially in its early stages. A connection has also been established between gum disease treatment and diabetes. Studies suggest that intensively treating gum disease will help ease the symptoms of type 2 diabetes. It does so by helping reduce blood glucose levels and manage other complications related to diabetes. How Gum Disease Treatment Can Help In a study done on a group of people with diabetes, half of the participants were given intensive gum disease treatment, which involved minor gum surgery and deep cleaning of gums. The other half received basic care that involved brushing and polishing their teeth. Both groups received these treatments alongside the type 2 diabetes medications they have been taking. After 12 months, those that received intensive gum disease therapy had a reduced blood glucose level by 0.6% more than those that received basic care. They also showed reduced levels of gum inflammation, something that lowers the risk of advanced symptoms of diabetes such as kidney disease, stroke, and heart disease. These findings are believed to be the first connection between intensive gum disease treatment and reducing the signs of diabetes, and improving blood vessel and kidney function. Gum disease is a condition that has been linked to diabetes, and it is known to increase blood glucose levels as well as chronic inflammation. All these conditions can lead to the improper development of blood vessels and kidney damage. Therefore, gum disease treatment will go a long way in reducing symptoms of diabetes. Visit our offices for more information on how gum disease treatment can help ease diabetes....
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Types of Services We Can Offer |
Posted on 9/6/2021 by Ronald Watkins |
Apart from oral examination and general cleaning, there are many services we can offer. Such services include diagnosing, preventing, and treating diseases and conditions that could impact your tooth's supporting structures. When you come to our offices, you will enjoy a wide range of periodontal services; some of them include: Gum Graft Surgery This is one of the most common periodontal services. When you have gum recession, your tooth roots will be exposed. You will need gum graft surgery to repair the affected area and help prevent bone loss and additional recession. Gum graft procedures are used to cover roots by developing gum tissues where they are damaged due to extreme gingival recession. Our professionals will take gum tissue from a donor source from your palate during this surgery and cover the exposed root during this surgery. This can be done for several teeth or a single one to level your gum line. It is also done to reduce sensitivity. Dental Crown Lengthening During this procedure, excessive bone and gum tissue is altered to reveal the more natural tooth. This procedure can be performed on several teeth or a single one to level your gum line. It is one of the most effective ways of restoring a natural and broad smile. We may also recommend a procedure to lengthen your dental crown to make cosmetic or restorative dental procedures possible. This procedure is helpful, especially when your tooth is broken below the gum line, decayed, or doesn't have sufficient tooth structure for restoration. The crown lengthening procedure adjusts the bone and gum level to expose the more natural tooth, making the restoration process possible. This is procedure is not only ideal for cosmetic purposes but also helps improves your oral health. It does by helping prevent the spread of bacteria into the tooth pulp. For more information on the type of periodontal services we offer, contact our offices....
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How Does the Root of Your Tooth Become Exposed? |
Posted on 8/23/2021 by Ronald Watkins |
A tooth root sits beneath the gum line and helps anchor your teeth in the jawbone. When a tooth root is exposed, it could cause damage to the teeth or gums. You will experience sharp pain and tooth sensitivity when you have exposed tooth roots. If this condition is not treated, it can lead to several dental infections and complications. Here are ways your tooth roots can become exposed. Gum Recession Gum recession is where the gums pull away from the teeth or draw downwards, exposing parts of the tooth that are normally under the gums. Extreme cases of gum recession will lead to the exposure of tooth roots. As a result, you will experience sensitivity when eating hot or cold foods. Injury to the Mouth Your tooth roots can also be exposed by sustaining an injury to the mouth. Severe mouth injuries can make your tooth lose or break, leading to the exposure of tooth roots. For example, a blow might make a tooth shift in alignment, exposing the tooth root. Tooth Decay This is another common cause of exposed roots. If tooth decay is not treated, it will lead to exposed tooth roots. This process happens slowly, and it might take several months to start causing damage. Tooth decay eats through the tooth enamel, a protective layer that protects the tooth. When the enamel is damaged, it exposes the underlying dentin and tooth roots. As a result, you will experience sharp pain and tooth sensitivity when drinking cold or hot beverages. Poorly Aligned Teeth Having crowded or misaligned teeth can increase the risk of tooth decay and gum disease. Both of these conditions increase the risk of tooth root exposure and other complications. Visit our offices for more information on how the tooth root can be exposed....
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