This post is entitled ‘Oral Health For Fort Worth Diabetics.’ Many people with diabetes have dental problems, and are at higher risk for gum disease and tooth loss. But these are not unavoidable. Blood sugar is the complicating factor. Fort Worth diabetics who control their blood sugar have lower rates of dental problems. In fact,…
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Fort Worth Mouths And Stomatitis
Ouch! The mouth is a bad place for injuries, sores, or inflammation. Even the smallest irritation in the mouth can cause serious discomfort in the dental health of our Fort Worth patients. These non-specific irritations in the mouth have a name. They are called stomatitis. A good general definition for stomatitis is the inflammation of…
Oral Cancer: Screenings Makes A Big Difference
When it comes to oral cancer survival rates, two numbers are key: 40% and 90%. 40% of individuals who receive a late-stage diagnosis die within five years. However, the survival rate for early stage diagnosis is 90%. Oral Cavity and Oropharynx—Mouth and Throat Cancers that originate in the mouth (or oral cavity) are labeled oral…
