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Dental Care & Diabetes – How to Protect Your Teeth

Anthony Martin Dentistry2017-10-24T09:27:13-04:00January 16th, 2013|Categories: Blog|Tags: caring for Diabetes, dental Diabetes, dental health, dental health for Diabetes, Diabetes, diabetes and gum disease, diabetes and your teeth, Diabetes care, Diabetes health, Diabetes tips for healthy teeth, oral health and Diabetes|

Diabetes is a disease that can affect the whole body, including your mouth. People living with diabetes must practice diligent dental care, because the risk of oral problems is increased due to poorly controlled blood sugars. Uncontrolled diabetes impairs white blood cells, which fight against bacterial infections in the mouth. Diabetes can lead to a [...]

The Important link between your Oral Health & Overall Health

Anthony Martin Dentistry2017-10-24T11:10:59-04:00March 11th, 2012|Categories: Blog|Tags: best cosmetic dentist in yorktown, cardiovascular problems, care for teeth, crowns, dental health, dental implants, dental surgery, diabetes and gum disease, gums and teeth care, heart health, how to have good health, importance of straight teeth, norfolk cosmetic dentistry, oral health, porcelain veneers, sedation dentistry, teeth whitening|

A perfect straight smile is often thought of as a luxury, not a necessity. However, medical research studies reported in the Journal of Orofacial Orthopedics suggest that teeth which are crooked, stained or have other problems may be indicators of other health problems. Crooked and crowded teeth are harder to keep clean, even with regular brushing [...]