Periodontal

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.

Poor Glycemic Control Directly Related to Severe Periodontal Disease

Oral Health for those with diabetes need to be promoted by collaboration between dental and health care professionals.

ANTIBIOTIC CURBS BLOOD SUGAR LEVELS and brushing, flossing could stave off common form of disease