Dr. Bonnie Rae DMD Discusses Dental Disease and its Relation to Diabetes

October 3, 2008 · Filed under Uncategorized

Healthy teeth and gums depend on regular carevand controlling your blood glucose levels.

Hi Everyobody it’s me again, Dr. Bonnie Rae DDS.  I want to let you know about the many reasons to keep up with your dental care and all the problems that that can arise from not seeing me…Dr. Bonnie Rae DMD! 🙂

People with diabetes are more likely to have problems with their teeth and gums. There’s a lot that can be done to take charge and prevent these problems. Caring for your teeth and gums every day can help keep them healthy. Keeping your blood glucose under control is also important. 

Keep Your Blood Glucose Under Control

High blood glucose can cause problems with your teeth and gums. Working with your health care team such as my team at Spodak Dental can help to keep your glucose levels as close to normal as you can.

Protect your teeth by brushing twice or more a day and flossing each day.

Brush Your Teeth Often

Brushing your teeth at least twice a day can help to prevent gum disease and tooth loss. Always be sure to brush before you going to sleep; using a soft toothbrush and toothpaste with fluoride.

Floss Your Teeth Daily

Besides brushing, flossing is just as important to help remove plaque. Flossing helps keep your gums healthy. If you’re unsure of the correct way to brush or floss, ask your dentist or dental hygienist for help.

See your dentist at least once every 6 months.

Get Regular Dental Care

One of the most important steps to keeping healthy teeth and gums is to get a checkup and cleaning at least every 6 months. If you don’t have a dentist, find one or ask your health care provider for the name of a dentist in your community.

Make sure and see your dentist right away if you have trouble chewing or any signs of dental disease, including bad breath, a bad taste in your mouth, bleeding or sore gums, red or swollen gums, or sore or loose teeth.

Once you have chosen your dentist make sure they have the name and telephone number of your diabetes health care provider. Each time you visit, remind your dentist of your diabetic condition.

Plan dental visits so they don’t change the times you take your insulin and meals. Don’t skip a meal or diabetes medicine before your visit.