Most diabetics have some degree of periodontal disease (gum disease) in their mouth, and many do not get any sort of treatment. To continue our celebration of National Diabetes Awareness Month, Quirt Family Dentistry wants to end this cycle by teaching Wisconsin residents about the seriousness of gum disease.
Ten Gum Disease Facts for Diabetics
November 21, 2011 By
Diabetes and Your Mouth
November 7, 2011 By
Every 17 seconds someone new is diagnosed with diabetes, a disease that is now one of the leading causes of death and disability in this country. November is National Diabetes Awareness Month and Quirt Family Dentistry wants to educate all Wisconsin residents on what they can do to prevent and treat this debilitating disease.
What is diabetes?
According to the American Diabetes Association, diabetes is a group of diseases characterized by high blood glucose levels that result from defects in the body’s ability to produce and/or use insulin. There are two main kinds of diabetes: [Read more...]
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