The article explains the bidirectional relationship between diabetes and periodontal disease. Diabetes weakens the body's ability to fight infection, making gums more vulnerable to bacterial plaque and increasing the risk of gum disease. Conversely, gum inflammation produces chemicals that increase insulin resistance, making diabetes harder to control. The article outlines key signs of gum disease and offers six management strategies: controlling blood sugar, maintaining oral hygiene, regular dental visits, quitting smoking, managing dry mouth, and eating a balanced diet. It emphasizes the importance of early intervention through specialized periodontal care.

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There is a wide range of health effects you can experience because of your teeth and deep gum disease, from diabetes to heart disease.

Infection control and patient safety have always been our top priority for our periodontal practice. We are committed to following […]

Dental implants are the ideal teeth-replacement solution. Considered the gold standard of teeth replacements, implants can give you a brand […]

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New studies reveal good oral hygiene and eliminating plaque could affect the development and progression of Alzaheimer's Disease. Get the information here.

Does Vaping cause oral cancer? Yes, probably. In this article Dr. Kamran Haghighat compares vaping to smoking and to chewing tobacco. See the results.

Learn the 6 easy steps to floss correctly as well as Dr. Haghighat's recommendations for choosing the right flossing tool.

Dr. Kamran Haghighat shares the common signs of gum disease and his 8 Simple Ways To Keep Your Gums Healthy. Make sure you check out number 4.

Halloween is right around the corner and that means lots of candy. Many people assume that sugar itself is bad for your teeth. That’s not totally true.

One 10 second French kiss, transfers 80 million germs from one partner to the other. Learn the 6 infections and diseases you can get from kissing.