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High blood sugar isn't the only driver of diabetes. Keep an eye out for gum inflammation.

 
 

Understand the importance of women's oral and overall health, at every age and every stage.

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Poorly Treated Gum Disease Can Lead To Diabetes And Vice Versa

First things first, before blaming it all on sugar, let’s identify another culprit that affects diabetes. Gum disease. People with untreated diabetes are three times more likely to develop gum disease. And undiagnosed gum disease can lead to oral infections, which can increase blood sugar levels and in turn aggravate, you guessed it, diabetes.

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21%

For people missing 15 or more teeth, the risk for diabetes increases to 21%.

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9%

Having an oral disease is linked to a 9% increased risk of developing diabetes.

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The 5 bad bacteria associated with insulin resistance, prediabetes, and diabetes can be identified through a simple salivary diagnostic test.

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1 in 5

Nearly 1 in 5 people with severe gum disease had type 2 diabetes and didn’t know it.

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What do chronic gum inflammation and blood suger havbe in common?

A study published recently found that nearly 1 in 5 people with severe gum disease had type 2 diabetes and didn’t know it. For that reason, treating gum disease and reducing inflammation is critical to hyperglycemia and diabetes prevention.

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How Your Dentist Plays a Role in Managing Diabetes

Could we break the cycle? Well, yes. Knowing all of the above, there are helpful steps toward preventing or regulating diabetes and gum disease. Think: eating a healthy, balanced diet, exercising regularly, and managing blood glucose routinely. Your dentist can be an important part of your care. From a saliva swab to a HbA1c (blood sugar) finger prick test, your Smile Generation-trusted dentist can offer varying ways to diagnose and manage diabetes – improving your oral and overall health.

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Smile Generation-trusted dentists make understanding the Mouth-Body Connection simple. Call us at 1-800-SMILEGEN to get started.

 
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A Dental Savings Plan is not insurance, which means you do not have to wait before receiving a service while insurance clears. Instead, a Dental Saving Plan is a membership program, which means you may get discounts from participating dentists for things like cleanings, x-rays, and a variety of other services.

 First, a Periodontist is a Dentist. However, Periodontal Specialists diagnose, prevent and treat periodontitis, receding gums, inflammation, tooth loss (dental implants), and other chronic tissue loss of the teeth. Further, a Periodontist completed an additional three (3) years of training after graduating from dental school.

Smile Generation Dental Plan offers significant discounts on dentistry. Since it is not insurance, there are no deductible or annual maximums. Dental plan members pay an annual fee up front rather than monthly premiums like traditional dental insurance. There are also no waiting periods with dental plans so you can get the treatment you need immediately.

Yes. One of the most extraordinary things about the Smile Generation Dental Plan and private dental insurance is that it does not have to be an either/or proposition. Instead, they can work together to reduce your overall cost of dental treatment. Smile Generation Dental Plan supplements private dental

insurance. Some people use the dental plan to reduce out-of-pocket costs if they need treatment while waiting for their coverage to begin. Others use it to discount cosmetic treatments, which are not covered by most dental insurance. Some members get the most out of their dental insurance

benefits by applying the discounted dental plan fee against the annual maximum amount.

Applying for a Smile Generation Dental Plan is easy! Visit www.smilegenerationdentalplan.com from the comfort of your home, and you can purchase your plan right there. If you prefer a personal touch, feel free to give us a call at 1-855-935-5365, and our friendly team will assist you. Alternatively, you can drop by a local Smile Generation-Trusted office if that's more convenient for you.

Absolutely! Adding family members to your plan is simple and convenient. You have a few options to choose from: you can discuss it during your next visit to your Smile Generation- Trusted office, give us a call at 1-855-935-5365, or if you prefer online access, you can log in to your secure Member Portal and head to the "My Account" page. We're here to make it easy for you, so go with the option that works best for you and your family.