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November Is Diabetes Awareness Month – Diabetes And Your Dental Health Elk Grove, CA
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This month of November, the spotlight is given to Diabetes. November 14th is a day set aside specifically to call attention to the diabetes epidemic worldwide as World Diabetes Day. If you’d like to read more about diabetes, you can find it here.

There are three main types of diabetes: type 1, type 2 and gestational. With each type of diabetes, there comes a certain set of physical signs and symptoms. Some of these have the ability to cause harm to your dental health as well.

It is common for people suffering from diabetes to get periodontal disease. Periodontal disease is a chronic and inflammatory gum disease that can harm your gums, teeth and bones. If left untreated or undetected, it can even cause you to lose your teeth. Poor blood sugar control can lead to gum problems. This factor makes it harder to manage because you are more susceptible to infections and less able to destroy the bacteria that is invading your gums.

If you are one of the 29.1 million Americans suffering from diabetes, there is dental hope for you. You can prevent periodontal disease by following a combination of self-care and professional dental care as well.

  1. Control your blood sugar
  2. Stop smoking (or don’t begin)
  3. Brush at least two times a day with a soft brush
  4. Floss one time per day
  5. Book your regular cleanings and checkups with Ora Dentistry
  6. Notify Dr. Dalla that you have diabetes

Working together for your dental health, we can fight the harmful effects of diabetes on your teeth. Call and book your appointment with Dr. Devan Dalla at Ora Dentistry today.

Posted on behalf of Ora Dentistry

2733 Elk Grove Blvd, Suite 180
Elk Grove, CA 95758

Phone: (916) 975-1000

Email:

Monday - Thursday 7:00am - 5:00pm
Friday 7:00am - 4:00pm

Testimonials

Cynthia B.

Very confused by the website and advertising as an after hour/emergency dental service. I broke a tooth this evening and was looking for emergency dental services for the earliest appointment. I called and a receptionist/operator picked up on a Friday evening close to 8 p.m. and said that the emergency dental service was only for existing patients. That isn't on the website and in fact, the top line on the website states if you need emergency dental care , call. Don't mind that they aren't able to see me, but the operator needs a better script when explaining their services and should also provide better service or don't be an after hour receptionist. She also never asked me if I WAS an existing patient. Would love to give no stars, but I can't post unless I pick one. UPDATE: So wasn't expecting the owner of the practice to call me. I spoke with Dr. Dalla and he explained in detail their policies and calmed my anxiety regarding my broken tooth.. I appreciate that he is a business owner that pays attention to what is being said about his practice and would take the time to follow up. I may have found a new dentist.

Abida G.

I’ve been searching for a dental office for my special needs daughter for a long time. I called many offices explaining her situation that she had Autism and anxiety and I was told they didn’t see special needs kids. I came across Ora Dentistry through my google search and gave them a call explained to them my situation and they told me they’d be happy to see her. We scheduled an appointment. On the day of the appointment I called again and explained her situation and told them she would like her sister and mom to be there for support due to her anxiety and they were totally accommodating and that put me at ease. We got to our appointment and were greeted by Bridgette she was AMAZING with my daughter she made her feel SUPER comfortable through out the entire process! I’ve never seen my daughter so calm and relaxed. When the doctor came in to do his exam on her he too was beyond nice and again made my daughter feel at ease. I really have to thank Ora dentistry for their excellent service! If you have a special needs child this is the place to go! Highly recommend it!

Steve F.

Two years ago I visited this office to assess the viability of getting an implant for a lost tooth. On that first visit Dr. Dalla had x-rays taken, made the assessment, provided me with options, including performing an implant on a lost back molar. I consented, and right then and there, he performed the actual implant and gave me a return appointment to insure all was healing well. Then, 3 months later, he fitted me with the abutment and took impressions for the crown. Two weeks after that the crown was installed. Not only was the work done in record time, but it has been the best fitting crown I've ever had, and I've had 18 crowns in my lifetime of 68 years. This was my second implant. My first implant was by another dental office and does not come close to compare with Dr. Dalla's work. His implant and crown feel like healthy, natural teeth, and in fact, I chew most of my food using that new "molar." I wish I would have gone to him long ago. By far the best around. He is a perfectionist, and is demanding of himself. Just what you should want in someone performing your dental work. Highest recommendations!

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2733 Elk Grove Blvd, Suite 180
Elk Grove, CA 95758

Phone: (916) 975-1000
Email:

Opening Times:

Monday - Thursday 7:00am - 5:00pm
Friday 7:00am - 4:00pm