March 30th, 2020
Category: cincinnati dentist
Check out the “15 Particularly Crazy Facts About Your Mouth & Teeth” infographic below.
Want to see the PDF version of this infographic? You can find the Hagen infographic here.
Achieve Your Dream Smile with Hagen Dental Practice
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March 23rd, 2020
Category: cincinnati dentist
Do you have little ones? If you do, chances are that you’re the proud owner of many sippy cups—all of which are scattered across the house, right? You’re not alone!
As parents, we want what’s best for our children. And sippy cups are harmless, right?!
Although they are very popular, these cups actually aren’t the greatest for your child’s teeth. Don’t fret; this isn’t to say that allowing your child to drink from a sippy cup every now and again will make his or her teeth fall out, but there’s a few things you should know.
How Sippy Cups Can Damage Your Child’s Teeth
As with most things, it’s not the mere use of the cup, but the prolonged use over time that can cause damage to your child’s teeth. Because these cups are great for a no-spill experience, parents tend to use them much longer than necessary—because who likes cleaning up spilled milk?! We get it!
However, the intended purpose of a sippy cup is to help toddlers transition from a bottle to a regular cup, not to serve as their primary cup for years on end. Additionally, these cups are typically filled with juice or other sugary beverages, which can pose further issues (3).
Prolonged use of sippy cups containing sweet drinks can have the following effects:
- Bacteria growth. Although it’s healthy to have some bacteria in the mouth, sippy cups can become a breeding ground for unnecessary bacteria growth. Too much bacterial accumulation can cause harmful build-up on your little one’s teeth.
- Tooth decay. Excessive exposure to sugar over time can lead to decaying pearly whites—yikes!
- Tooth and jaw development issues. Continually sucking on a sippy cup acts as a strong force on teeth. As a result, this can interfere with proper growth and negatively impact the way that the teeth and jaw will develop (1).
How to Avoid the Damage
- Pick the right cup. Like we mentioned earlier, the purpose of a sippy cup is to train your child to transition to a proper cup. In order to teach your little one to sip instead of suck, it’s important that you choose a training cup that will do just that! Avoid the “no-spill” cups which are essentially just baby bottles with an alternate design. Instead, opt for one with two handles that has a snap-on or screw-on lid and spout, but no valve (2).
- Minimize use. Don’t send your child to bed with a sippy cup. Prolonged use overnight can cause issues down the road! Instead, try limiting the use of a sippy cup to meal times only. Other times, put the drink into a regular cup and supervise use.
- Avoid frequently filling them with something other than water. Most importantly, be cognizant of what you’re putting inside the cup! Try to steer clear of filling it with sugary juices and opt for water (1).
Hagen Dental is Here to Help
Want to learn more about how to protect your child’s teeth? We’re happy to help! We always treat you with kindness and compassion at Hagen Dental. We’re here to earn your trust with personalized, gentle care. Call (513) 251-5500 or click the Online Scheduling button here to schedule your next visit.
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March 23rd, 2020
Category: cincinnati dentist
Have you heard of probiotics? They’ve been quite the buzz in the world of health and wellness recently. So, what’s the deal? Are they naturally occurring? Are they a supplement? Can they tackle bad breath?!
Don’t sweat it—we did the research so you don’t have to.
What’s a Probiotic, Anyway?
Let’s start by diving into what exactly probiotics actually are. Put simply, they’re a family of different bacteria. But wait, isn’t bacteria bad?
Not all the time! Probiotics are live microorganisms that can actually be beneficial to your body’s regular functions and overall health. For example, they aid in food digestion, vitamin production, and even the fight against harmful cells susceptible to disease. Additionally, probiotics contain many of the same microorganisms that already naturally live within our bodies! Lactobacillus and Bifidobacterium are two of the most prominent groups of probiotic bacteria (try saying that three times fast!)
Wondering where you can find safe sources of these bacteria? Although there’s an array of different ways to consume probiotics, they are primarily found in highly fermented foods, beauty products, and dietary supplements (1).
Culprits of Bad Breath
In our quest to unveil whether or not probiotics can combat bad breath, we figure we should explain what causes bad breath in the first place (hint: it’s not just Doritos!)
Remember when we said that bacteria weren’t all bad? Well, some types of bacteria are bad. More specifically, gas-producing sulfur compounds such as hydrogen sulfide and methyl mercaptan can cause foul breath. Usually resulting from an oral cavity, these compounds can get stuck below the gums and on the tongue. In rarer cases, issues within the stomach, lungs, or even the liver can be the culprit for bad breath (2).
Don’t forget: if you’re regularly practicing good oral hygiene and still experiencing chronic bad breath, it’s never a bad idea to have us take a look.
Kicking Bad Breath to the Curb: How Probiotics Can Help
And drumroll please… probiotics can help! Some recent exciting research at the University of Connecticut reveals that the war against bad breath heavily relies on arming your mouth with good bacteria. And as you now know, some of those good bacteria can be found in probiotics. (3)
More specifically, Streptococcus salivarius strains K12 and M18 are two oral probiotics that can help to stop bad bacteria growth in its tracks. These strains of probiotics can be found in probiotic lozenges. There are a number of lozenges on the market, just be sure to choose one geared towards dental protection (3).
Of course, this doesn’t mean you should throw out all of your regular oral hygiene practices. As always, remember that properly brushing, flossing, and rinsing your teeth will do wonders for your breath (and pearly whites!)
Hagen Dental is Here to Help
Want to learn more about healthy oral habits? We’re happy to help! We always treat you with kindness and compassion at Hagen Dental. We’re here to earn your trust with personalized, gentle care. Call (513) 251-5500 or click the Online Scheduling button here to schedule your next visit.
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March 3rd, 2020
Category: cincinnati dentist
Ever brush your tongue with your toothbrush when you’re finished brushing your teeth? Chances are that you do! But do you know why?
Good news–you’re on the right track to a healthy habit.
Our tongues need attention, just like our pearly whites! Did you know that there’s actually a tool specifically designed to clean our tongues? It’s called a tongue scraper (imagine that!) Tongue scrapers can be beneficial in a number of ways, some of which may surprise you. We’ll fill you in on the details.
Why Use a Tongue Scraper?
Should you be using a tongue scraper? The research says… probably! Here are just a few reasons why you may want to invest in one:
Improve Your Oral Health
Keeping up with your oral hygiene goes beyond just your teeth. It’s important to take care of your whole mouth–tongue included! Tongue scraping promotes general tooth and gum health, and can aid in removing any unwanted bacteria. In turn, this helps fight off gum infections, plaque build-up, tooth decay, and other periodontal issues (3).
Ditch Bad Breath
Who likes bad breath? Most of the bacteria that causes bad breath is harbored towards the very back of the tongue (which we rarely reach during a routine brush.) Instead of relying on gum or mints to mask bad breath, it’s more effective to regularly use a tongue scraper as a preventative measure (2). The people around you will thank you!
Make Food Taste Better (Say What?!)
Okay, we’re not claiming that this will make a carrot taste like a brownie, but… tongue scraping can allow you to better experience the true flavors of food. If the surface of your tongue is masked by mucus and excessive build-up, your taste buds can become blocked. Removing this build-up can better expose your taste buds, allowing for a greater ability to truly taste whatever it is that you’re eating. Win–bring on the brownies! (3)
How to Use a Tongue Scraper
It’s best to use a tongue scraper each morning before brushing your teeth. Most are a U-shaped, thin, flat piece of metal. To start, stick your tongue out in the mirror, and say, “Ahhh,” just as you would at the dentist! Next, use both hands to hold the scraper and begin at the back of your tongue. Applying a gentle pressure, and then scrape the surface of your tongue from back to front in one continuous stroke. Repeat 5-6 times, rinsing the scraper between each use.
Where to Get a Tongue Scraper
So where can you find one!? Just like they’re made in a variety of different shapes and sizes, they can also be found in a variety of different places. You’ll likely have no trouble picking one up at your local Walmart, Target, or health food store, but you can surely find them online through Amazon (1). Hello, Easter basket idea! Ask us if you have more questions.
Hagen Dental is Here to Help
Want to learn more about tongue scraping and other healthy oral hygiene habits? We’re happy to help! We always treat you with kindness and compassion at Hagen Dental. We’re here to earn your trust with personalized, gentle care. Call (513) 251-5500 or click the Online Scheduling button here to schedule your next visit.
Sources:
- https://www.mouthhealthy.org/en/az-topics/t/tongue-scrapers
- https://www.sharecare.com/health/bad-breath-halitosis/tongue-scraping-important
- https://www.mindbodygreen.com/0-12028/5-reasons-why-everyone-needs-a-tongue-scraper.html
February 8th, 2020
Category: cincinnati dentist
Just as the name implies, dry mouth is when you don’t have enough saliva in the mouth. The medical name for dry mouth is xerostomia, but we’ll just refer to as dry mouth!
If and when the salivary glands don’t produce enough saliva in the mouth, you have dry mouth.
Certain situations can give you very short-term dry mouth; let’s say you are competing in an athletic event and you become dehydrated or you have to give a speech and you’re more anxious and nervous than normal. Both can be considered occasional occurrences of dry mouth, but what we’re talking about is when dry mouth becomes a more long-term or persistent issue.
Let’s take a closer look at what you should know about dry mouth.
How Does Dry Mouth Happen?
First and foremost, dry mouth can easily occur if you become dehydrated. That’s why we encourage you to drink water, since it is one of the best ways to make sure your body is getting the fluids it needs to work optimally.
To work against this form of dry mouth, which can still impact your oral health, try tracking your water intake each day to see if you are getting enough. Or, if that isn’t for you, keep some form of water bottle or water container near you as you work, and make it a challenge to drink as much as you can each day. Either way, you can become more self-aware about how much water you are taking in.
Other than situations where nerves or dehydration may be at play, several things can sometimes cause dry mouth:
- Issues with your sinuses or changes in your nose such as a blocked nose. If you are routinely forced to breath only through your mouth, or mostly through your mouth, this can contribute to dry mouth.
- If you are diabetic you may also have an issue with dry mouth.
- Certain medications. This is one of the most common reasons that people get dry mouth. One of the reasons we ask you about your medications is that certain medications are known to result in changes in your mouth including dry mouth. Examples of some medications that can result in dry mouth include certain decongestants and insulin for diabetes. Every medication and brand is going to differ, so speak with your dentist to learn more.
- Certain immune-related conditions. There are immune related conditions that can damage salivary glands and can impact “normal” saliva production.
- Chewing tobacco or smoking cigarettes. Unfortunately, chewing tobacco or smoking cigarettes exposes the mouth to chemical ingredients that hinder saliva production. As a result, many times smokers can have severe dry mouth.
There are other causes of dry mouth, but these are some of the most common. If you suspect you have dry mouth, let us know, so we can proactively help you determine the cause and come up with solutions to treat it.
Others Signs You May Have Dry Mouth
Think that your mouth has routinely felt extra dry? Or do you feel like you can never quite hydrate enough to get your mouth feeling back to normal? Another feeling you may experience if you suddenly have dry mouth is that your saliva may feel thick or even stringy. Besides having a mouth that simply feels extra dry, these are other symptoms people sometimes have with recurrent dry mouth.
Why You Don’t Want to Ignore Dry Mouth
As you know, saliva works to naturally cleanse the mouth. When there is a lack of saliva, bacteria has the ability to multiple even faster than it normally would. Even over a short period of time, that can contribute to bad breath and other symptoms.
Said another way, while dry mouth itself isn’t necessarily serious, it can result in quick dental decay in the mouth. In some severe situations, it can also impact your quality of life since it can make speaking or even eating more difficult.
A dry mouth can also exacerbate the side effects of diabetes, which will then lead to an increase in your glucose levels. That, in turn, can be very harmful for the body, so don’t ignore these symptoms if you feel you have dry mouth and you have diabetes.
Let us know if you suspect you have dry mouth, since treatment can help you avoid rapid dental decay. Whether it be different medications, a shift in what you are consuming, an artificial saliva substitute, or another treatment, we are here to help you treat your dry mouth.
We Want You To Achieve The Smile You’ve Always Wanted
As you can see, many causes of dry mouth can be managed and there are effective treatment options to work against short- and long-term dry mouth. It is important to manage your dry mouth, and not ignore it, because not only can bad breath can become a problem—but your oral health, and overall health, can suffer if you don’t treat it!
At Hagen Dental, we want you to achieve the smile you’ve always wanted—and that smile is one you’ll have with ultimate confidence about your oral health, too! We hope to see you and your family for your next appointment. Give us a call today at (513) 251-5500 or visit our website for convenient online scheduling.
January 28th, 2020
Category: cincinnati dentist
Ordering that special someone’s favorite flowers. Looking for that heartfelt card that will make your significant other smile. Looking for the perfect gift. Making dinner reservations for a memorable, rare evening out. Maybe buying some delicious chocolate…
All of these things are common as people prepare for Valentine’s Day. You also want to have good oral hygiene as you prepare for Valentine’s Day this year to make sure your mouth is extra kissable!
Here are 6 reminders to help you prep for the romantic holiday that’s just around the corner.
Brush twice a day.
One of the best things you can do each day is to brush twice a day. Bacteria builds up for ALL of us, so there’s no way to avoid it. But what you can do is to brush with a toothpaste that has the ADA Seal of Acceptance on it.
Floss…daily.
Are you flossing in between or after meals? One of the biggest culprits that can lead to bad breath (and poor oral hygiene overall) is food that’s still lingering in your mouth, and in particular, in between your teeth. When you don’t floss, food sits between your teeth. That not only causes foul-smelling breath, but it can contribute to plaque accumulation on and between the teeth. In fact, one of the warning signs for persistent bad breath (or almost a bad taste in the mouth) is gum disease, which happens as a result of plaque buildup.
There are other alternatives to traditional floss (such as water flossers and oral irrigators) today, so ask us if you need help in finding a solution that you can adopt for a lifetime.
Cut down or avoid the processed foods.
Ingredients (such as the starches) in common processed foods can hurt your teeth and increase the risk of dental decay. Think of it this way: that starch can be broken down into sugars by enzymes in your saliva, and having so much of that sugar in the mouth can accelerate dental decay.
How so? The sugars commonly found in many processed foods stick to your teeth, and that can rapidly cause plaque to build up. In turn, that plaque attacks enamel and causes not only bad breath, but serious dental decay.
So while the process of dental decay can be true for other foods that stay in our mouth, too, it’s just that processed foods often have lots of starches and/or acids that are extra harmful to the teeth.
Hydrate with water.
Water is great for our health! Not only is drinking water essential to survive, but it naturally helps us with our oral hygiene (and bonus points if it is fluoridated).
When you drink water throughout the day, you are actually helping to wash away food and particles in the mouth…naturally! Another great point? It’s also a guilt-free way to quench your thirst. Plus, water reduce the chances of dry mouth, which is a factor that can put you at risk for dental decay.
All in all, having a high water intake can help with reducing bacteria, but also can be one way you can fight off cavities, and you can even help minimize stains on your teeth by drinking water consistently.
Consider your tongue.
Ever notice what may look like a brown or even white coating on the tongue? You guessed it: the tongue can be a place where plaque can thrive. Do your best to brush your tongue or ask us about options like a tongue scraper to help minimize the bacteria build-up in your mouth.
Make your appointment for your professional cleaning and checkup.
A so-called “teeth cleaning” does more than just clean your teeth! Removing plaque is absolutely essential to preserve your teeth and to fight bad breath, and that’s part of our goal when you come in and see us.
As you know, bacteria builds-up on the tooth surfaces and between the teeth. Brushing and flossing are what you do at home, but a professional cleaning removes bacteria, calculus (tartar), and debris, especially along your gum line. We use special instruments to scrape away this excess tartar and plaque, which can be harmful to your oral health and lead to bad breath you are looking to avoid.
Without doubt, plaque will grow, but it’s all about what you can do to minimize or reduce it!
Also know that we look for other issues or changes with your oral health when you come in to see us. After your teeth are squeaky clean, we fully examine the mouth, searching for disease or other problems, including signs of oral cancer. The first step in treating any problem (minor or serious) is early detection—and that’s why our regular, professional examinations are so key.
Give Hagen Dental Practice a Call Today
We value making sure you feel relaxed and comfortable during your visit just as much as we value your oral health, and we’ll do everything we can to make you and your entire family feel at home and confident in your oral health. We hope to see you and your family for your next appointment. Give us a call today at (513) 251-5500 or visit our website for convenient online scheduling.
January 15th, 2020
Category: cincinnati dentist
Ouch! Think you may have a cracked molar?
A crack in your molar can be challenging to detect, which is why you want to set up an appointment with us if you suspect you or a family member has a crack in any of your teeth. Hairline cracks don’t even show up on X-rays because they are so small, so that goes to show just how you can’t always detect the cracks yourself.
Keep reading to learn signs of a cracked molar; potential causes of cracked teeth; and how your dental care team may recommend a treatment depending on the severity of the crack in your tooth.
Signs of a Cracked Tooth
A few signs you may have a cracked tooth include:
- Sensitivity with hot or cold drinks
- Sensitivity to hot or cold food
- Sensitivity with extra sweet food or drinks
- Pain when you chew or bite, often made worse when you “release” your bite
- Swelling you can see near the tooth
If you have pain that is localized to one area of your mouth that becomes a bit more intense when you eat or chew, that may mean you have a cracked tooth. Another sign? If you have hot or cold drinks and it also hurts in that area, it could be indicative of a cracked tooth or something else that’s changed in your mouth! Take note and don’t ignore these changes in your mouth.
Keep in mind: There may also not be any pain associated with having a crack in your molar. That’s another reason why it’s important to keep up with your regular, professional examination and teeth cleaning so we can examine your teeth for cracks.
Potential Causes of Your Cracked Tooth
You might be curious: what might have caused that cracked molar, or other tooth, for that matter?
Not surprisingly, there are several potential things can cause the teeth to crack, despite how strong they are. In general, here are a few potential reasons you may have a cracked tooth:
- Teeth grinding, which can happen during the day or at night
- Chewing extremely hard foods (such as ice)
- Using your teeth like “scissors” to open and/or break into objects
- A sport-related injury or impact to the mouth
- Fillings that have resulted in a weaker tooth over time
- Teeth that have weakened over time, becoming more vulnerable to cracking as a result
- …A combination of the things mentioned above!
What to Do If You Believe You Have a Cracked Molar
What should you do if you or anyone in your family has a cracked molar? That’s an important question.
Depending on the size of the crack in your tooth, you may need treatment for the short- and long-term benefit of your health. In some situations, a cracked tooth can lead to infections, which you obviously want to avoid.
Signs of a tooth abscess include a potential fever, unexplained bad breath, issues when chewing, abrupt sensitivity to heat and cold, and even tender-to-the-touch glands in your neck.
The first step to take is to come in and see us, that way we can diagnose and treat you or your loved one based on the issue at hand.
If it is indeed a cracked tooth that needs repair, potential treatments including bonding, crowns, removing the tooth or a root canal. That recommended treatment will be based on the location of the cracked tooth and how big and how deep the fracture is.
Potential Treatments Options When You Have a Cracked Tooth
Let’s take a closer look at some common treatment options for people with a cracked tooth:
Polishing: In some cases, cracks are very small and only have impacted the outer enamel. In those cases, it may only be aesthetics you are looking to improve, so the treatment would be for cosmetic reasons only. These kind of “craze lines” are a form of wear and tear on your teeth. In this case, we can do polishing to potentially improve the appearance.
Bonding: Bonding is when a tooth-colored resin is used to repair a decayed, chipped, fractured, or otherwise problematic tooth. Put simply, it can be used to effectively change the color and appearance of your tooth.
Crowns: In other situations, a crown may be helpful to fit over (or cap) your damaged tooth.
Root canal: When a crack goes so far that it goes into the pulp (the central area of your tooth), a root canal can be used to remove the damaged pulp and to help preserve and strengthen your tooth as much as possible.
Removing the tooth: In some cases, the root has been damaged to the point where your tooth can’t be saved. In that case, you may want to have the molar removed.
Give Hagen Dental Practice a Call Today
We value making sure you feel relaxed and comfortable during your visit just as much as we value your oral health, and we’ll do everything we can to make you and your entire family feel at home. We hope to see you and your family for your next appointment. Give us a call today at (513) 251-5500 or visit our website for convenient online scheduling here.
Source:
- https://www.healthline.com/health/cracked-tooth#treatment
December 21st, 2019
Category: cincinnati dentist
Gum disease: it is an infection of the tissue that support your teeth.
As you may or may not know, it is causes when a film of bacteria (also known as plaque), builds up enough on the teeth and then hardens, forming tartar.
Early stages of gum disease bring inflamed gums. Sometimes people start to notice they have bleeding when brushing or flossing at this stage, which is also called gingivitis.
But what else should you know about gum disease? Keep reading to learn facts about gum disease that may change your life—or they may just change your oral health habits for the better.
#1: Gum disease is the leading cause of tooth loss in adults
When your gums get irritated and inflamed over time, pockets are created between your teeth and gums. That’s why we measure your gumline when you come in to see us, so we can watch any specific areas, and so that we can have a measure over time of your gum health, among other reasons. If the space increases enough, the pockets get deeper and the bone that support the teeth can be majorly damaged or lost. When this isn’t treated, tooth loss will occur because the tooth has no anchor to hold it in place.
#2: People can ignore the symptoms of gum disease
Gum disease can be silent, meaning people don’t always recognize how something is wrong; Gum disease can actually be painless, or the symptoms and signs can be easy to ignore. In other cases, people just “get used to” symptoms so they don’t realize there may be a growing problem. Be aware and don’t ignore symptoms such as:
- Tender gums
- Bleeding gums (like when you brush)
- Swollen gums
- Discolored gums
- Bad breath you can’t explain
- Bad taste in your mouth
- Loose teeth
- Pus around your teeth or gums
- Gums that seem to recede around the teeth
#3: Gum disease explains a lot about chronic bad breath
Ever wonder why someone always has bad breath? Or maybe that person is you, and that’s not something to feel shame about, the point is that bad breath isn’t always just because someone didn’t just brush their teeth. Bad breath can be more of a chronic issue if a person has gum disease. If you think you may have bad breath because it just won’t seem to go away, be sure to ask us about it because it could be a sign you have gum disease or you have major plague build-up in your mouth. We’re here to help!
#4: Your dental team is checking your gum health every time you come in to see us
We’ve talked about the benefits of keeping up with your professional exams and cleanings with us; well, one of the benefits is that we’re noting your depth of the spaces between your teeth and gums. The term we use is “pocket probing” or “charting” so that we can be sure we can diagnose you if you have gingivitis or periodontitis.
#5: Gum disease can be preventable
Often times, gum disease develops due to a lack of proper oral health hygiene over time. But if you break down oral health hygiene, there can be a lot of components at play!
In addition to your oral health, there are other factors that can contribute to gum disease, too: aging, genetics, diabetes, smoking, stress, lack of nutrition, other diseases’ impact on the mouth, hormonal changes, certain medications you may be taking, and so much more—all of these things can also put you at increased risk or just contribute to the development of gum disease.
That’s not to scare you…rather, that list is to show you how much you can control when it comes to preventing or reversing gingivitis.
#6: Life stages and conditions can also put you at greater risk for developing gum disease
We mentioned how so many factors can either contribute, or put you at increased risk, for more plaque in the mouth. Certain cancers, diabetes, and HIV are other conditions where your immune system may be weakened, and can’t fight the bacterial infections that can lead to periodontal disease. Life stages such as pregnancy and stages of high stress an also put you at increased risk as well.
#7: …But gum disease is also treatable
Gum disease is preventable, but it is also treatable (and gingivitis, the early stage of gum disease, is reversible). Turn to your dental care team for support in the process.
Every patient is different, so every plan will be different, meaning we can’t say what course of action we might recommend, but it may include more frequent dental cleanings, scaling and root planing, and/or prescription toothpaste to help you fight the bacteria.
This is also means you want to develop day in and day out proper oral health habits, which also includes not using any tobacco products or similar. Be sure you are properly brushing and flossing daily, using antibacterial toothpaste and mouthwash, and continuing your dental visits for cleaning and checkups with us.
#8: Gum disease can be tied to other health conditions, outside the mouth
Bacteria is no joke, and your body interprets it as an invader, so it acts accordingly! Think of it this way: bacteria in your mouth doesn’t necessarily stay there.
Studies have also suggested there is a link between gum disease and heart disease, stroke, premature birth in pregnant women, and lung problems.
#9: Your diet can help work against developing gum disease
Believe it or not, nutrition and your ongoing diet does play a role in preventing gum disease. Nutrient-rich and vitamin-rich diets that tend to include a lot of whole foods and minimize added sugars—in combination with a regular consumption of water—help to support strong teeth, but it also fosters an environment in the mouth that doesn’t lend itself towards bacteria over-growth.
#10: Gum disease is one of the most common dental diseases affecting those with diabetes
Poor blood sugar control impacts the body in many ways. One of those ways is the increased risk for gum problems.
People with diabetes have a higher risk of gum issues due to that poor blood sugar control; this is important to know because gum disease can also impact blood sugar, causing it to rise. In essence, that then makes diabetes more challenging to manage.
All in all, gum disease for those with diabetes (which impacts as much as 22% of those with diabetes) means your body is less able to fight bacteria that is invading your gum line, and it also unfortunately makes your overall blood sugar management more difficult, too.
We’re Here to Help You Protect Your Oral Health: Give Hagen Dental Practice a Call Today
We value making sure you feel relaxed and comfortable during your visit just as much as we value your oral health—and we’ll do everything we can to make you and your entire family feel at home.
We hope to see you and your family for your next appointment. Give us a call today at (513) 251-5500 or visit our website for convenient online scheduling here.
December 9th, 2019
Category: cincinnati dentist
Do you ever notice that your gums are bleeding when you brush or floss?
Most of the time you don’t want to ignore your bleeding gums! Here we break down your questions on what to do about bleeding from your gums:
November 20th, 2019
Category: cincinnati dentist
Flossing: it’s so important because it removes plaque in-between your teeth.
