Diabetes and Oral Health
- Written by: Dr. James Frizzell
- September 25, 2020
Share on facebook
Share on twitter
Share on linkedin
How are periodontal disease and diabetes related?
Take extra care if you have diabetes
It is estimated that 12 to 14 million people, or one-third of the population in the United States, have diabetes, but only one-half of these individuals are diagnosed.
Studies have shown that diabetics are more susceptible to the development of oral infections and periodontal disease than those who do not have diabetes. Oral infections tend to be more severe in diabetic patients than non-diabetic patients. And, diabetics who do not have good control over their blood sugar levels tend to have more oral health problems.
These infections occur more often after puberty and in aging patients.
Dr. James Frizzell
Dr. James Frizzell has been providing quality family dental care to patients in the Niagara region for 20 years. Our experienced dentist is dedicated to restoring and enhancing the natural beauty of your smile, using the latest procedures of modern dentistry, and seeking your input and your goals, within your budget.
Dr. James is a graduate of the University of Toronto with a BSc (Chemistry) and a DDS (Doctor of Dental Surgery). He served 8 years in the Canadian Forces Dental Corps, at Cold Lake Air Force Base in Alberta.
Dr James graduated from a one year course, McGill University, Dental Forensics Program; part on-campus training with the Surete du Quebec Forensics Team. Dr James is focusing on Child Abuse, Elderly Abuse, Human Trafficking, and Intimate Partner Violence. He also gives educational PowerPoint presentations on these topics.
