812-853-3313Millions of Americans have diabetes and need to manage their blood sugar every minute of the day because their body does not take care of that for them.  Managing the blood sugar is vital for the entire body to stay healthy. Taking care of the mouth when you have diabetes is extremely important as well. The relationship of the mouth to the body is an indicator of how the body is doing with how the mouth appears. When the mouth has inflammation in the gums, this weakens the body’s ability to control blood sugar and use insulin. Gum disease can be caused by diabetes and can cause diabetes to become worse if the oral health is not managed. Gum disease can become progressive and can cause unnecessary tooth loss and further complications in the entire body. Family Dentistry encourages all who have been diagnosed with pre-diabetes or diabetes to understand the vital importance for routine dental visits including the dental examination, brushing, flossing, and healthy nutrition to promote the proper oral care that is needed.  Stay tuned for further information regarding diabetes and keeping you smiling! Drs. Ogle, Schmitz, Hart, & Fickas want to provide a lifetime of great dental care for all those with diabetes too!
10655 State Road 662, Newburgh, IN 47630