Diabetes and Your Oral Health - Nashville Dentist Ricky Huffines explains link between gum disease and other dental problems and diabetes.

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(Free-Press-Release.com) November 10, 2009 -- November is American Diabetes Month and healthcare providers across the nation are dedicating this month to creating awareness and education on early detection, prevention and treatment. According to the Center for Disease Control, “in addition to the 24 million with diabetes, another 57 million people are estimated to have pre-diabetes, a condition that puts people at increased risk for diabetes. ”

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Diabetes and Your Oral Health - Nashville Dentist Ricky Huffines explains link between gum disease and other dental problems and diabetes.

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Studies indicate a link between systemic health and oral health with an estimated 1/3 of people with diabetes to have severe periodontal (gum) disease. According to the American Dental Association, “Periodontal disease is often linked to the control of diabetes,” and your dental professionals can often detect symptoms and aid in controlling diabetes.

In addition to periodontal disease, diabetes can have other effects on your oral health including; tooth decay, fungal infections, dry burning mouth, mouth ulcers, changes in the way teeth come together and acetone breath. “Be aware and inform your doctor if you experience these symptoms and keep your dentist updated on any medications you are take. That will allow a proactive approach to detecting or preventing diabetes,” explains Dr. Ricky Huffines, dentist in Nashville, TN.

Diabetes impairs the body’s resistance to infections. A patient with diabetes can also experience a longer healing time. The LANAP therapy for treatment of periodontal disease uses laser technology to treat the gum infection without the need for traditional scalpel surgery with significantly reduced healing time and dramatically healthy results. Dr. Huffines was one of the first dentists in Nashville to offer this advanced treatment. “Along with regular checkups, self evaluations and advancements in technology, we can be a part in helping patients control and detect diabetes.

Dr. Huffines has dedicated his professional career to providing the best that dentistry has to offer. He is continually educating himself and his staff on the newest dental techniques and approaches in order to offer state-of-the-art, comfortable, antiseptic, and personalized dental care. Dr. Huffines takes pride in patient education and emphasizing gum disease awareness. He has completed courses in Cosmetics, Evolutionary Hygiene, Orthodontics (including Invisalign and Six Month Smiles), Implant Restoration and attended the Las Vegas Institute for Advanced Dental Studies. He is one of the first dentists in Nashville to offer an FDA laser procedure (LANAP)for the treatment of severe gum disease.

For additional information, or to schedule an evaluation, contact Dr. Huffines or his professional dental staff.

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