Diabetes affects millions of Americans each year. If you have been diagnosed with diabetes, you may know that the disease can cause problems with your eyes, nerves, kidneys and heart, as well as other parts of your body. Diabetes can lower your resistance to infection and can slow the healing process. The most common oral health problems associated with diabetes are tooth decay; periodontal (gum) disease; salivary gland dysfunction; fungal infections; lichen planus and lichen

GUM DISEASE CAN AFFECT YOUR OVERALL HEALTH! Gum disease can be a silent killer. Did you know that your overall health can suffer if because of your oral health? Research has found that people who have bad oral hygiene had a 70% higher risk of having a heart attack! When gingivitis is left untreated, it can advance to periodontitis. In a person with periodontitis, the inner layer of the gum and bone pull away from the teeth and form pockets. These small spaces between teeth a