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World Diabetes Day: Learn the Facts on Dental Care for Diabetics [INFOGRAPHIC]

November 14, 2014 By Shelby Tatomir

Because individuals diagnosed with diabetes have high blood sugar levels, they often have problems with their teeth and gums, making dental care for diabetics a critical part of care.

Did you know that your oral health can significantly affect your overall health? The reverse is also true; your overall health can impact your oral health. Chronic conditions, medications, and lifestyle choices can all leave a trace in the mouth. Diabetes is no … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Colorado, Dental Health Tagged With: diabetes, dibetes and oral health, Healthy Gums, World Diabetes Day

Dentists Can Spot First Signs of Trouble

April 15, 2014 By Social Media Collaborative

Your overall health can affect your oral health, and your dentist may be the first to spot signs of trouble. More than 120 diseases present symptoms in the mouth, and your dentist is specially trained to identify potential health issues. Here are some common problems dentists … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Dental Health for Kids Tagged With: bruxism, diabetes, heart disease, poor oral health, Pregnancy and oral health, stress and oral health

Your Child’s Oral Health Fight Against Diabetes

March 25, 2014 By Social Media Collaborative

As a parent, you’re already accustomed to caring for and keeping your child safe from outside elements. It’s this protective nature that leads parents to feel responsible for their children’s health. When your child is fighting a disease, the fight becomes yours, too. If your … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Dental Health for Kids Tagged With: Control diabetes, diabetes, routine dental check-ups, teaching healthy habits, type 1 diabetes

The Holidays Are Over – Time to Get Back on Track

January 21, 2014 By Social Media Collaborative

So you fa la la’d your way into overeating and overdrinking this holiday season. Was stepping on the scale in January a painful reality check? Don’t despair. You can get back on track. January 19–25 is Healthy Weight Week, and it’s time to adopt healthy habits to last a … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Uncategorized Tagged With: cardiovascular disease, depression, diabetes, get enough sleep, heart disease, isomnia, sleepless nights

Your Wakeup Call

March 27, 2012 By Social Media Collaborative

How often during the day do you take a moment to think about your health and the possible risks you are taking with your daily habits? I know for most people (especially myself), we tend to take our bodies for granted and assume they will never betray us. Many of our activities … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Uncategorized Tagged With: American Diabetes Alert Day, American Diabetes Association, diabetes, Diabetes Risk Test, diabetes wake-up call, eating out, exercise, high glucose levels, smoking, state of health

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