Oral Care

Prolonged high blood glucose levels can cause gum disease (periodontal disease) and other dental problems. How? The buildup of sugar in your blood glucose can settle into your teeth and gums just as if you directly ate a sugary treat and did not brush afterward. Good oral care, along with keeping your blood sugars in check, is important to keep your mouth healthy. Find out more about diabetes and dental problems.

Dental Cleaning Gum disease and other dental problems are common complications of diabetes. A professional dental cleaning twice a year can help improve your oral health.	Dental Toothpaste Brushing with toothpaste is important for several reasons. Find out those reasons here.
Diabetes Oral Health Diabetes can cause serious problems in your mouth. Uncover the problems and learn how to prevent them.	Gum Disease Symptoms Periodontal diseases range from simple gum inflammation to serious disease that results in major damage to the soft tissue and bone that support the teeth.
How to Brush Your Teeth Learn the proper way to brush your teeth and avoid tooth and gum disease related to diabetes.	How to Floss Learn why flossing is important in avoiding diabetic gum disease and oral health problems.
Periodontal (Gum) Disease Periodontal diseases range from simple gum inflammation to serious disease that results in major damage to the soft tissue and bone that support the teeth.	Periodontal Surgery Surgery and more intensive treatment may be necessary if more traditional dental treatment prove ineffective.
Flossing Tips Regular flossing combats plaque and keeps gum disease at bay.	Keeping Your Teeth Healthy High blood sugar contributes to tooth decay and other dental issues. Learn more.
What is Halitosis? Get easy, effective steps to control bad breath and halitosis right away.

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Does That Hurt?

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by Nicole Purcell

I'm sitting waiting for a table at the cafe' for me and a friend who is running a bit late. Feeling a little off, I grab my test kit and poke my finger, getting a little blood droplet. "Does that hurt?" Asks the man sitting next to me. He's an older guy, with some pretty profound ear hair. I note the ear hair as I say "Sort of... I think I'm kind of used to it now. I've been doing it a long time." My sugar is a little elevated...

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