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Gum Disease Linked to Diabetes
According to Dr. Peter Alldritt, chair of the Oral Health Committee, there’s increasing evidence that shows a two-way relationship between diabetes and gum disease. He explained that poor controlled diabetes increases gum disease’s severity. At the same time, worsening gum disease makes it harder to control blood sugar levels, because it prevents patients from being able to…
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Laser Treatments and Other Therapies Can Provide Relief for Dental Patients with Bruxism
More people than ever are dealing with bruxism, a painful condition that causes people to grind, gnash or clench their teeth. But dentists want their patients to know that there are plenty of options available to help lessen the effects of teeth grinding, which can result in damaged teeth, headaches, jaw disorders (like TMJ) and other…