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Welcome!
Our family dental office offers a wide range of dental services from routine dental treatment to laser gum treatment, advanced tmj therapy, and orthodontics.
Smile and welcome to our office! You're about to discover how we can help you and your children get that perfect smile you've always dreamed of having. Whether you require Implants, TMJ Treatment, Orthodontics, Dentures, Teeth Whitening, Periodontal Disease Treatment, or Veneers, we can advise you on the best course of action to meet your dental needs.
Our staff is highly educated, experienced and has the tools, technique and technology to improve your smile... easily and comfortably. You'll be amazed at what modern dentistry can do to improve your family's comfort, lifestyle and confidence; you will wonder why you did not do it sooner.
Our philosophy is that a lifetime of healthy teeth and gums start with care and attention for children. You can trust Dr. Lee, as your dentist, to have your best interests in mind to help you look and feel your best.
Your Comfort Is Very Important to Us. Our team of friendly, caring professionals are specially trained in the latest techniques in virtually "pain-free" care.
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Gum Disease and Diabetes
People with diabetes are more likely to have periodontal disease than people without diabetes, probably because diabetics are more susceptible to contracting infections. In fact, periodontal disease is often considered the sixth complication of diabetes. Those people who don't have their diabetes under control are especially at risk.
A study in the Journal of Periodontology found that poorly controlled type 2 diabetic patients are more likely to develop periodontal disease than well-controlled diabetics are.
Research has emerged that suggests that the relationship between periodontal disease and diabetes goes both ways - periodontal disease may make it more difficult for people who have diabetes to control their blood sugar.
Severe periodontal disease can increase blood sugar, contributing to increased periods of time when the body functions with a high blood sugar. This puts diabetics at increased risk for diabetic complications. Thus, diabetics who have periodontal disease should be treated to eliminate the periodontal infection.
This recommendation is supported by a study reported in the Journal of Periodontology in 1997 involving 113 Pima Indians with both diabetes and periodontal disease. The study found that when their periodontal infections were treated, the management of their diabetes markedly improved. |
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Last Updated on Thursday, 30 April 2009 01:37 |
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