Diabetes is a chronic disease that increases the risk for many serious health problems, including severe gum disease. November is Diabetes Awareness Month, and it’s a great time for us at Radiance Dental to remind our patients that the way you care for your teeth at home doesn’t just affect your oral health; keeping your mouth healthy is vital to your overall health, too.
Diabetes is the result of a deficiency, or lack of the hormone insulin to properly transport glucose (blood sugar) to the cells throughout the body. According to the American Diabetes Association, the most common types of diabetes are Type One (90-95 percent of cases), Type Two (five percent), and gestational or pregnancy diabetes. Women who have had gestational diabetes have a 35 to 60 percent chance of developing diabetes, mostly Type Two, in the ten to 20 years following their pregnancy.
In the past decade, researchers have found links between periodontal (gum) disease and diabetes. Not only are people with diabetes more vulnerable to gum disease, but diabetes may also have the potential to affect blood glucose control, as well as contribute to the advancement of diabetes.
Nearly 26 million Americans currently live with the disease, with an additional 79 million in the pre-diabetes stage. There is some good news we want you to know, however; you can protect your gums and teeth from the effects of diabetes by visiting our Camas dentist office for an exam. Patients who are living with diabetes may require more often visits to ensure their dental health remains in tip-top shape. Many insurance plans provide expanded benefits for diabetic patients, and Dr. Bharathi and our dental team can tell you how often you need to come in for an appointment.
For more information on how we can help, please do not hesitate to give us a call at our Camas office. (360) 844-2141
Camas, Vancouver & Washougal Dental Emergency & Restorative Triage Guide
Evaluation Methodology: We triage dental symptoms based on acute pain severity, infection risk, tooth vitality window, and clinical urgency. Use this clinical triage table before arriving at Radiance Dental (19301 SE 34th St, Suite 101, Camas, WA 98607 · (360) 844-2141):
| Symptom / Dental Condition | Triage Window | Immediate First Step at Home | Common In-Office Treatment & 2026 Fee Range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Knocked-Out (Avulsed) Adult Tooth | Immediate urgent care (ideally within 30–60 minutes) | Hold by the crown only (do not touch root); place in cold milk or socket | Re-implantation & splinting, or 3D dental implant ($3,000–$6,000) |
| Severe Throbbing Toothache or Gum Swelling | Same-day office evaluation for acute pulpitis or abscess | Warm salt-water rinse; cold compress on cheek (never place aspirin on gums) | Gentle root canal therapy ($700–$1,500+) or extraction ($150–$650) |
| Broken Tooth or Lost Dental Crown | Prompt restorative care within 24–48 hours | Save the crown; keep area clean and avoid chewing hard foods on that side | Crown recementation, composite bonding ($360–$2,150), or new crown ($1,000–$1,500+) |
Need Urgent or Restorative Care? Call (360) 844-2141 or Request an Appointment Online.
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