The Blodgett Dental Blog

The Shocking Truth About Diabetes and Dental Cavities

2008-04-29T07:28:00.000-07:00

Do you think people with diabetes are at a greater risk for dental cavities? One group of dentists believes that high glucose levels in the saliva of people with uncontrolled diabetes helps bacteria thrive, which leads to the development of cavities as well as sets you up for gum disease. Also, the fact that diabetic patients tend to eat smaller, more frequent meals throughout the day may mean there is a greater chance for bacteria to grow and lead to dental cavities. Another group of dentists believe that because people with diabetes are more knowledgeable about what they eat and the need to closely monitor their sugar intake, they don't eat many foods that contain cavity-causing sugars.

The fact is that people whose diabetes is well controlled have no more tooth decay or periodontal disease than persons without diabetes. Here’s the bottom line: Good oral hygiene and maintenance of blood sugar within the accepted range are the best protections against cavity formation and periodontal disease!
Call TODAY for a Periodontal Screening at Blodgett Dental Care, we have two convenient locations to serve you, find us at http://www.blodgettdentalcare.com/
There Is A War Going On In Your Mouth!

There are more than 300 different species of bacteria attacking your gums and teeth 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Any of these can lead to inflammation and infection. Any of these can launch or worsen gum problems. Diabetics are predisposed to bacterial infections, so the dangers to you are much greater than for others. And all the brushing, flossing and WaterPiks® in the world are just not enough to stop these bacterial toxins waging war on your mouth.

If you have gum problems, it may not be as simple as having a “bad flossing disease” – and in your local Blodgett Dental Care office, you won’t get a finger-wagging, sharp voiced lecture on flossing! We understand that these bacterias and bacterial infections thrive on the sugars you have trouble regulating, and that you need a multi-faceted treatment approach including our help to win this war

No more cavities? No joke!

2008-04-07T21:22:00.000-07:00

For years the public has been led to believe that if they brush and floss enough they won’t get cavities. But is this true? NO!!

The scientific fact is this: tooth decay is mainly caused by a bacterial infection on the teeth. Blodgett Dental Care was Portland's first dental practice to use the CariFree system that treats the cause of the infection. CariFree allows us to test for and treat the bacterial infection before it causes tooth decay. Finally, we have the ability to take control of your oral health.

Promote healthy teeth — stop filling cavities!

CariFree employs advanced infection testing and treatment technology to promote long term dental health, instead of simply treating symptoms by filling cavities.

How is it possible? The advanced CariFree system measures the magnitude of harmful bacteria on your teeth. If harmful decay-causing bacteria are identified, the CariFree treatment plan may be prescribed.

Additional information you may want to consider is that the bacterial infection on your teeth can be transmitted to others. Studies have shown that harmful decay-causing bacteria can be transmitted to other members of your household!

To learn more about the progressive dental care we offer, visit our website: www.blodgettdentalcare.com

Periodontal Disease and Diabetes - Is there a Link?

2008-03-19T14:20:00.001-07:00

If you are diabetic, you're at a greater risk of suffering from oral infections and diseases, including periodontal disease.

THE CONNECTION TO DIABETES:

Diabetes contributes to periodontal disease in three ways: it lowers your body's ability to fight off infection, results in high blood sugar levels, and causes dry mouth.

Diabetes lowers the body's resistance to infection by causing blood vessels to thicken and become less elastic. This decreases the flow of white blood cells, oxygen, and nutrients to the body's tissues, and slows the removal of harmful wastes. This can weaken your mouth's resistance to infections like periodontal disease.

Having poorly controlled diabetes means that there are often excess levels of glucose in the blood and saliva. The harmful bacteria in your mouth that are responsible for periodontal disease thrive on this sugar.

Diabetics who don't successfully control their blood sugar levels also frequently experience a decrease in the flow of saliva, which can lead to a condition of dry mouth or XEROSTOMIA. Saliva is vital for helping wash away the bacteria that cause periodontal disease. A lack of saliva allows plaque to build up easily on teeth.

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Welcome to our new Blog!

2008-03-11T10:19:00.000-07:00

Thanks for stopping in!

Here we plan to share with you our thoughts on a variety of subjects related to dentistry.

We hope you will visit often and also take a look at our web page at www.blodgettdentalcare.com