{"id":70,"date":"2017-03-04T19:09:52","date_gmt":"2017-03-04T19:09:52","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blog.familydentalpractice.net\/?p=70"},"modified":"2017-03-04T19:09:52","modified_gmt":"2017-03-04T19:09:52","slug":"periodontal-treatment-in-bloomfield","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.familydentalpractice.net\/blog\/2017\/03\/periodontal-treatment-in-bloomfield\/","title":{"rendered":"Fighting Diabetes with Periodontal Treatment in Bloomfield"},"content":{"rendered":"\"Contact<\/a>Did you know that diabetes in the United States is more deadly than AIDS and breast cancer combined? The prevalence of diagnosed diabetes in the U.S. has increased 382% from 1988 to 2014! Just imagine where the statistics are now? Did you know that diabetes doesn\u2019t just affect your general health and blood sugar levels, it causes oral health complications<\/a>, too. What does it have to do with your smile and what can you do to fix it? Either of our four caring dentists offers comprehensive preventive care and periodontal treatment in Bloomfield to help combat the negative effects diabetes has on your teeth and gums. Let\u2019s take a look at the signs and symptoms of diabetes, how it\u2019s affecting your oral health, and what the Family Dental Practice of Bloomfield can do to help.\n\n\n

The Red Flags of Diabetes<\/h1>\nThe warning signs of diabetes can be spotted throughout your whole body. To confirm, your general doctor usually takes a blood test to determine if your sugar levels are normal. Some general signs of diabetes are constant thirst or frequently having to use the restroom. Extreme fatigue is also another common symptom. If you leave diabetes untreated for too long it will start to affect your oral health as well. Here\u2019s how:\n