Periodontal disease and diabetes are connected so it pays to manage both conditions wisely. Diabetics have blood circulation problems due to thickened blood vessels. This prevents life sustaining nutrients and oxygen from reaching the gum tissues and underlying jaw bone. Reduced circulation also prevents removal of waste products from the periodontal tissues which reduces the diabetic's ability to fight a gum infection, repair tissue damage and heal normally.

          Periodontal disease and diabetes both tend to have increased blood sugar levels. High blood sugar encourages bacterial growth and since periodontal disease is a bacterial infection, the dental infection gets worse by feeding the bacteria with sugar. Good diabetic management resulting in good blood sugar levels is an important factor in preventing gum problems.

          Since there is a relationship between Periodontal disease and diabetes, patients with gum disease should seek treatment to reduce or eliminate the problem. Uncontrolled diabetics have more severe gum disease and lose more teeth than the average population. Excellent home care along with regular dental visits are important along with necessary scaling and root planing procedures every few years.

          The dentists of the Atlanta Dental Group PC are concerned about the link between Periodontal disease and diabetes and are dedicated to their patients' good health and well being. If you need gum treatment, you're welcome to join our family of patients. You deserve a happy and healthy life, but you have to work at achieving it. If you wish to schedule a free dental consultation with Atlanta Dentist, Dr. Mark Allan Padolsky, call 404-874-7428. It's your first step to good health.