{"id":19,"date":"2020-10-15T19:26:00","date_gmt":"2020-10-15T19:26:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.realdentalgp.com\/blog\/?p=19"},"modified":"2020-11-12T19:27:01","modified_gmt":"2020-11-12T19:27:01","slug":"why-patients-with-diabetes-should-use-dental-insurance-benefits","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.realdentalgp.com\/blog\/2020\/10\/15\/why-patients-with-diabetes-should-use-dental-insurance-benefits\/","title":{"rendered":"Are You Diabetic? Here’s Why You Should Use Your Dental Insurance Benefits Before the End of the Year"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Do you struggle with diabetes? You\u2019re not alone. According\nto the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, over 34 million Americans have\nit as well, which comes down to about 1 in 10. While priority number one is\nbeing mindful of your diet to keep your blood sugar levels in check, it is also\nimportant to stay on top of your routine dental appointments. After all,\npatients with diabetes are more prone to certain oral health problems. With\nthis in mind, read on for the importance of preventive dentistry<\/a>\nand how to maximize your dental insurance before the end of the year!<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Diabetes and\nYour Oral Health<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Gum disease is a prevalent condition that impacts\nroughly 50% of Americans today, but patients with diabetes are at a greater risk\nfor developing it. Plus, the disastrous impact of unchecked diabetes can also\nlead to fungal infections, the inability of your mouth to heal properly, and\ndry mouth. Therefore, it\u2019s not surprising that many patients suffer from issues\nlike loose teeth or tooth loss that makes smiling confidently and eating\npain-free a distant memory. That is why your bi-yearly visits are paramount!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How Your\nRoutine Exam and Professional Cleaning Can Help<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

When it comes to your teeth and gums, no one is a\ngreater ally than your dentist. At your routine appointments, they can conduct\na thorough examination to check for warning signs of gum disease, like pus\nbetween your teeth and red or swollen gums. From there, they can administer\ntreatment as needed or move forward with your professional cleaning. That way,\nstubborn plaque and caked-on tartar that irritate your gums can be removed for\na healthier smile.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

4 Tips for\nMaximizing Your Dental Insurance Benefits<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Dental insurance makes attending your routine\nappointments an easy choice for your teeth and<\/em> your wallet. However, few\npatients fully utilize their benefits each year, resulting in unused dollars\nand benefits. To prevent this from happening to you, use the below tips to\nmaximize your coverage:<\/p>\n\n\n\n