Diabetes and Your Mouth # 4 : Keep Plaque at Bay

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

Coloman E. Kondorossy, DMD, FAGD, DICOI   
Stephen K. Kondorossy, DMD, MBS  
General Dentists  
1445 Hamilton Street  
Somerset, NJ 08873   
(732) 249-0055   
SomersetImplantDental.com

General Dentistry

One of the biggest reasons to visit your dentist is to have your teeth cleaned by a professional hygienist. Plaque and tartar develop on teeth over time. Plaque is soft and sticky, but routine brushing can remove most of it. However, plaque hardens into tartar, which is beyond the ability of a toothbrush and floss. Tartar builds up below the gumline as well as on the tooth surface. If plaque isn’t removed, you risk more serious problems with your teeth and gums in the future. Recent research demonstrates a definite link between untreated gum disease and serious conditions such as heart disease, stroke, and diabetes. Having a regular teeth cleaning is one of the best things you can do to stay healthy!

Coloman E. Kondorossy, DMD, FAGD, DICOI  
Stephen K. Kondorossy, DMD, MBS 
General Dentists 
1445 Hamilton Street 
Somerset, NJ 08873  
(732) 249-0055  
SomersetImplantDental.com