Care for Diabetic Patients
A link between dental health and diabetes has been identified by medical researchers. Not all dentists have the specialized training to assist patients who have blood sugar problems. Dr. Marino has received this training and can halt the vicious cycle between uncontrolled blood sugar and gum disease. She offers a complimentary consultation about how certain dental treatment and care can help. Our team is here to ensure you have your best oral health, and no one will ever be judgmental about your condition or dental problems.
In Canada, 3400 new cases of mouth cancer are diagnosed each year. About 50% of those diagnosed do not live longer than 5 years after diagnosis because it wasn’t detected early enough.
The most common sites for oral cancer to be found are the tongue (which has the highest prevalence), throat, floor of the mouth and lips. Regular tobacco use (both chewing and smoking), alcohol consumption and prolonged sun exposure all increase risk in addition to age.
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When teeth are not properly cleaned, plaque forms on the tooth’s surface. Plaque can cause irritation of the gums, making them red and slightly swollen - this is gingivitis. More serious forms of gum disease such as periodontitis start with gingivitis.
Signs & Symptoms:
- Red, swollen or tender gums that bleed when brushed or flossed
- Bad breath
Good management of gingivitis is a sign of good oral hygiene. This helps prevent halitosis, bleeding gums and other more serious dental diseases. Remember, there is a link between oral health and overall health.
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Learn more about the importance of saliva.
Dental Sealants as a Preventive Measure
Children are not always careful in taking care of their teeth. As their teeth are more prone to cavities to begin with, a preventive application of a dental sealant is highly recommended to reduce the chances of cavities. It is a very easy treatment that takes just minutes.
First the teeth are sterilized. Next, a clear or white coating of the sealant is applied. It is invisible and bonded with a curing light. And that's the whole procedure! No shots or drilling are necessary, and the entire natural tooth structure remains intact.
It is very effective in helping both children and adolescents keep their teeth cavity free during the early stages of their lives.
Melinda Marino DDS
Family and Cosmetic Dentistry
9910 Mira Mesa Boulevard, Suite D
San Diego, CA 92131
(858) 578-0800
MelindaMarinoDDS.com
In most cases, the cause of bad breath can be simple. However, if the issue is persistent, it can be a symptom of something more serious, and a problem sign of something to avoid long term.
- Diet places a key role in bad breath, and the food you eat can often affect the smell of your breath.
- Oral bacteria can cause an odour, and also indicate you have plaque build-up.
- Dry mouth often affects your breath, as saliva (or lack thereof) affects plaque buildup and food particles from sticking to your teeth. Read more about dry mouth on the dry mouth page.
- Smoking.
- Unclean dentures. Just like teeth, dentures need to be cleaned regularly to keep them feeling, and smelling, fresh.
- Some medical conditions, often affecting your liver or kidneys, can affect your breath. Alerting your dentist of previous medical conditions, or current medications is always a good idea.
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Learn more about why gums recede.
Returning Your Gums to a Healthy State
Dr. Marino is very pleased to be able to treat patients with gum disease with a very effective antibiotic, Arestin™. Working on time release to combat the infection, it is applied directly to the inflamed, deep pockets and works to kill all the bacteria and allow your gums to return to a healthy state. You will be pleased to know it is a painless method, and it effectively takes care of the problem.
Melinda Marino DDS
Family and Cosmetic Dentistry
9910 Mira Mesa Boulevard, Suite D
San Diego, CA 92131
(858) 578-0800
MelindaMarinoDDS.com
Learn more about the treatment for abscessed teeth.
A link between dental health and diabetes has been identified by medical researchers. Not all dentists have the specialized training to assist patients who have blood sugar problems. Dr. Marino has received this training and can halt the vicious cycle between uncontrolled blood sugar and gum disease. She offers a complimentary consultation about how certain dental treatment and care can help. Our team is here to ensure you have your best oral health, and no one will ever be judgmental about your condition or dental problems.
