Thursday, April 17, 2014

Diabetes Affects Oral Health


People with diabetes have a higher risk of tooth problems and gum disease than people without diabetes. It's important to look after your oral health and control your blood glucose levels to prevent gum disease. Treating gum disease helps to improve blood glucose control in people with diabetes and people with good control of their blood glucose levels respond will to dental treatment. If you think any of this affects you speak with us on your next dental visit

Dr. Bennie Clark
Dr. Lorraine Polite Clark