Periodontal

Gum disease in diabetic children may start as early as age six, according to a case-control study.

In 2004, the median estimated age-adjusted percentage of dentate adult diabetics who visited a dentist in the preceding year was 67%.

Those with diabetes are at increased risk for severe periodontal disease and tooth loss.

Brushing and flossing could do more than just maintain healthy teeth and gums; they also could help prevent cardiovascular disease (CVD) in people with diabetes.

Those with severe periodontal disease had a 28.4 % death rate and those with no or little periodontal disease had a 3.7% death rate.

Periodontal disease may contribute to the increased mortality associated with diabetes.

Oral health can be directly related to blood glucose control

Severe gum disease may hasten death in people with diabetes, new study findings suggest.

Warning signs include bleeding gums and bad breath. Consumer surveys show 75 percent of the general population – including 71 percent of baby boomers – don’t know bad breath and bleeding gums are often a strong indicator of diabetes. Dentists are key overall health care partners and can play an …

A subantimicrobial dose of doxycycline effectively controls periodontitis in diabetics, reducing A1c and resulting in a significant decrease in tooth pocket depth.