Sticky plaque -- food, saliva, and bacteria -- starts to form on your teeth after you eat, releasing acids that attack tooth enamel. Untreated plaque turns into tartar, which builds under gum lines and is hard to remove with flossing. The longer it stays on your teeth, the more harmful it is. Bacteria in plaque causes inflammation and leads to gum disease. Having high blood sugar often makes gum disease worse.
The above article is from: WebMD.com
Overdentures to the Rescue
If you have been battling the problems of slipping and sliding dentures with messy adhesive creams, we have a better solution for you. Overdentures will anchor your dentures with only a few dental implants and keep them from movement when eating or speaking. They are easy to snap out for cleaning and then replace. Come in to let us see if we can help you with overdentures.
Suncook Dental
Charles Albee, DMD
Andrew Albee, DMD
119 Pembroke Street
Suncook, NH 03275
(603) 485-2273
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Most people think the main cause of tooth loss is decay. But the number one reason is actually periodontal (gum) disease. Sometimes it is not detected until it reaches a chronic and severe stage. The usual symptoms are bleeding gums while brushing or flossing. The earlier the problem is taken care of, the less likely you'll be to have to face gum surgery. There are a variety of nonsurgical methods that are successful in controlling and halting the infection.
Suncook Dental
Charles Albee, DMD
Andrew Albee, DMD
119 Pembroke Street
Suncook, NH 03275
(603) 485-2273
SuncookDental.com
People with diabetes are prone to oral infections. You should get dental checkups at least twice a year. Let your dentist know you have diabetes and what medicines you take. Regular checkups and professional cleanings can help keep a mouth healthy. And a dentist can teach you the best ways to care for your teeth and gums at home.
The above article is from: WebMD.com
Suncook Dental
Charles Albee, DMD
Andrew Albee, DMD
119 Pembroke Street
Suncook, NH 03275
(603) 485-2273
SuncookDental.com
Well-controlled diabetes contributes to a healthy mouth. If you have poorly controlled or high blood sugar, your risk increases for dry mouth, gum disease, tooth loss, and fungal infections like thrush. Since infections can also make blood sugar rise, your diabetes may become even harder to control. Keeping your mouth healthy can help you manage your blood sugar.
The above article is from: WebMD.com
Suncook Dental
Charles Albee, DMD
Andrew Albee, DMD
119 Pembroke Street
Suncook, NH 03275
(603) 485-2273
SuncookDental.com
Diabetes puts you at risk for dental problems. It impairs the ability to fight bacteria in your mouth. Having high blood sugar encourages bacteria to grow and contributes to gum disease. You may have gum disease if you have:
- Gums that are red, sore, bleeding, or swollen, or that pull away from your teeth
- Loose teeth
- Chronic bad breath
- An irregular bite or dentures that don't fit well
The above article is from: WebMD.com
Suncook Dental
Charles Albee, DMD
Andrew Albee, DMD
119 Pembroke Street
Suncook, NH 03275
(603) 485-2273
SuncookDental.com
Sticky plaque -- food, saliva, and bacteria -- starts to form on your teeth after you eat, releasing acids that attack tooth enamel. Untreated plaque turns into tartar, which builds under gum lines and is hard to remove with flossing. The longer it stays on your teeth, the more harmful it is. Bacteria in plaque causes inflammation and leads to gum disease. Having high blood sugar often makes gum disease worse.
