Periodontal Diseases

Individuals suffering from diabetes, especially uncontrolled diabetics, have a higher risk of developing bacterial infections of the mouth. These infections may impair your ability to process insulin, resulting in greater difficulty with controlling your diabetes. Periodontal diseases will be more severe than those of a non-diabetic and treatment more difficult. However, well controlled diabetics have a more successful course of treatment.

Steps to prevent periodontal disease include:

• Mechanical plaque control
  • Brushing and flossing removes plaque from your teeth
• Chemical plaque control
  • Toothpaste that kills bacteria
  • Mouth rinses
  • Antibiotics
  • Irrigation
• Regular dental visits for professional periodontal maintenance cleaning and periodontal evaluation to prevent the return of periodontal disease
• Keep us informed of your diabetic history and the current status of your diabetic condition

Finally, you can greatly help your periodontal condition and prevent infection by maintaining control of your blood sugar levels. Daily monitoring of your blood sugar levels is encouraged.