Tupelo, MS Dentist - Dr. Richard Caron "Your Dental Health" Diabetes

http://www.tupelosmiles.com/ http://tupelodentist.com/ Diabetes It has been reported by the American Diabetes Association that 1.9 million new cases of diabetes were diagnosed in people aged 20 years and older in 2010. It has even been reported that 25% of individuals that have diabetes, do not know. Research indicates that periodontal disease and diabetes complicate each other. The ADA recommends you have your dental hygiene appointments and thorough exams every three months if you have diabetes. Make an oral health appointment if you notice you experience any of these warning signs of periodontal disease: *Bleeding gums when you brush or eat *Red, swollen, or tender gums *Gums that have pulled away from your teeth *Pus between your teeth and gums *Change in the way your teeth fit together when you bite *Persistent bad breath or unusual taste in your mouth. For more information contact your dentist or call our office.