Do you have diabetes? Also suffer from gum disease? There is a growing number of research beginning to link the two. An astounding approximate of nearly 30 million Americans have diabetes. Health complications associated with diabetes are nothing new… but adding gum disease to the ever growing list is. Hoffman Estates dentist, Dr. Lars Johnson, discusses the relationship between the diseases below.
When visiting Dr. Lars Johnson and Dr. Marcos Montoya for your 6 month dental check up, you are receiving more than “just” a teeth cleaning. They are also performing necessary oral cancer screenings in Hoffman Estates, IL each time, which is vital for early detection. It is estimated that approximately 48,250 people in the U.S. will be newly diagnosed with Oral Cancer this year (according to oralcancer.org). Oral cancer or “mouth cancer” can affect the lips, cheeks, tongue, palate and gums. The Oral Cancer Foundation lists dental oral cancer screenings as the first line of defense in early detection of oral cancer.
Achieving and maintaining good oral health is essential to looking and feeling great. No longer having to worry about bad breath or other oral problems is a good confidence booster. And having poor dental hygiene can also impair your ability to eat and speak properly in the long term. But how do you know if you’re dental habits are promoting good oral health? Luckily for you Dr. Lars Johnson, your Hoffman Estates dentist, offers up some information and other tips to promote good oral hygiene!