Guest guest Posted June 5, 2006 Report Share Posted June 5, 2006 I have a dentist appointment tomorrow, so I thought now was a good time to remind everyone to see their dentist at least twice a year. hugs Eunice Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 5, 2006 Report Share Posted June 5, 2006 twice a year to the dentist? why? JUDITH > I have a dentist appointment tomorrow, so I thought now was a good time to > remind everyone to see their dentist at least twice a year. > > hugs > Eunice -- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.1.394 / Virus Database: 268.8.1/355 - Release Date: 6/2/06 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 5, 2006 Report Share Posted June 5, 2006 get your teeth cleaned!!! Did you know that diabetes can cause teeth to become brittle and your mouth more prone to infection???? another reason to see the dentist! I love my dentist! Angelia in OR Re: Dentist twice a year to the dentist? why? JUDITH > I have a dentist appointment tomorrow, so I thought now was a good time to > remind everyone to see their dentist at least twice a year. > > hugs > Eunice -- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.1.394 / Virus Database: 268.8.1/355 - Release Date: 6/2/06 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 5, 2006 Report Share Posted June 5, 2006 Judith, not only that, but the tarter build-up causes inflammation of the gums & provides happy homes to all kinds of bacteria those bacteria get into the blood stream because the tissues in the mouth are so thin, migrate to the heart & contribute to inflammation of the heart muscle - this can cause heart attacks - there is a more technical explanation that my dentist gave me, but this is what I got out of it, lol..... All that aside, I've had several root canals that might have been caused by periodontal disease, & if getting my teeth cleaned twice a year will prevent another one - yippee. Also some dental insurance companies will allow more frequent cleaning if the dentist requests it - well worth checking into --- beth Re: Dentist get your teeth cleaned!!! Did you know that diabetes can cause teeth to become brittle and your mouth more prone to infection???? another reason to see the dentist! I love my dentist! Angelia in OR Re: Dentist twice a year to the dentist? why? JUDITH . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 6, 2006 Report Share Posted June 6, 2006 Thanks, Angelia, I also have neutropenia which leaves me prone to infection so I take incredible care of my teeth - gums bleed etc. Mine don't :-) I don't go get my teeth cleaned 2x/yr because I am always worried about the hygeniest being too rough on my gums and giving me an infections that no one else would get. So, I love my water pik, my floss, and the toothbrush/toothpaste. I have everyone of my own teeth at my age and I'm proud of it! :-) But thannks for the info. I did not know that teeth become brittle with diabetes. Another piece of info! JUDITH > Did you know that diabetes can cause teeth to become brittle and your mouth more prone to infection???? another reason to see the dentist! -- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.1.394 / Virus Database: 268.8.2/357 - Release Date: 6/6/06 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 6, 2006 Report Share Posted June 6, 2006 In a message dated 6/6/2006 5:24:47 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, schappaugh@... writes: (I was just there today too... having some really old fillings replaced.... for an hour and a half! At least he has nitrous oxide!) The dentist did not find any problems today. I already have my appointment for Dec. hugs Eunice Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 6, 2006 Report Share Posted June 6, 2006 Thanks for the reminder - I have an abscessed tooth.....I need to address that as well as other dental needs. Also wanted to report that my new ACI level is 6.2! Down from 8.4 three months ago - I am so excited! And this through proper diet and exercise! Chris Naples, FL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 6, 2006 Report Share Posted June 6, 2006 > > > My dentist recommends all of his diabetic patients to get their teeth > cleaned every 3 mos. He's very progressive in most things. His > regular patients go every 6 mos. Mine mentioned that too... however, my insurance won't pay for that much... only every 6 months, so that's all I do. (I was just there today too... having some really old fillings replaced.... for an hour and a half! At least he has nitrous oxide!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 6, 2006 Report Share Posted June 6, 2006 yay, Eunice. wish I knew what I was doing in Dec so I could make appts that far away! Judith The dentist did not find any problems today. I already have my appointment for Dec. -- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.1.394 / Virus Database: 268.8.2/357 - Release Date: 6/6/06 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 6, 2006 Report Share Posted June 6, 2006 If you are so afraid of getting an infection at the dentist you can ask about taking an antibiotic before going. I take 4 amoxicillin pills before all dental appointments. I do not take them due to the diabetes though but because I had a liver transplant and also have no spleen. I am very prone to infections. I see the dentist every 6 months right now. I haven't seen him since I've ben diagnosed yet so it will be interesting to see what he has to say when I do. I LOVE my dentist and totally trust him with my care. I know him well though becuase I used to take care of his kids. ~Marisa dx. diabetes 2/21/06 --------------------------------- Yahoo! Messenger with Voice. PC-to-Phone calls for ridiculously low rates. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 10, 2006 Report Share Posted June 10, 2006 I just recently had my dentist appt also and one scheduled in Oct for my 6month. I also had my eye doctor appt yesterday. A reminder to remember to see your eye dr also. M Wisconsin -- Dentist I have a dentist appointment tomorrow, so I thought now was a good time to remind everyone to see their dentist at least twice a year. hugs Eunice .. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 10, 2006 Report Share Posted June 10, 2006 Good reminders. I made my eye and dental apoinment now for July. It will be quite a pretty penny since i have no insurance, but it will be money well spent..... - Check Out My FurBabies Nala http://www.catster.com/?214598 Eva http://www.catster.com/?214601 PC http://www.catster.com/?214605 TJ http://www.catster.com/?214607 Kiara http://www.catster.com/?274544 > I just recently had my dentist appt also and one scheduled in Oct for my > 6month. I also had my eye doctor appt yesterday. A reminder to remember to > see your eye dr also. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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