Dental Implants for Patients with Diabetes

We understands dry mouth, gum disease, delayed healing and other health issues are all special concerns for our patients with diabetes. But what are your options when infection has weakened teeth beyond repair? In many cases, dental implants are recommended as permanent replacements for damaged teeth.

Recent studies of dental implants with diabetic patients show success rates of higher than 90 percent. In the rare case that the implant does not blend properly to the bone, it can be removed and the procedure at Gentle Dental Associates can be repeated. While the process of implantation takes longer than conventional treatments like bridges, the strength and durability of implants make them an excellent long-term solution for your tooth replacement. If you have diabetes and have lost one or more teeth (and your diabetes is under control), you may consider implants. However, if your blood sugar is not controlled, we recommend putting off any non-emergency dental care, including implants, bridgework and dentures – until you’ve worked with your primary care physician to control it.

Otherwise, feel free to give us a call and our staff will try to answer any diabetes-related questions we can.

Felicia's Experience with Botox and Dermal Fillers at Gentle Dental Associates

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One Week after Procedure

After

As you might have heard, Gentle Dental Associates is now offering Botox and Dermal Filler treatments. Below you'll find a testimonial from Felicia, office manager at Gentle Dental Associates, who recently had both the Botox and Dermal Filler treatments with Dr. Yan Wang:

"I have never been a big fan of fighting aging with cosmetic procedures. I am 43 years old and every line on my face has been earned, like a badge of courage. However, I am also an extremely curious person, so when the opportunity arose to help out Dr. Wang with further training, I decided to give it a try.

I was a bit nervous, not because I was concerned about pain, but because I was concerned about becoming “addicted” to cosmetic procedures. I didn’t want to transform from someone who had spent the last fifteen years adjusting to the changes time has wrought upon my face to someone who isn’t willing to “age gracefully.” So my biggest apprehension was that once I took this step, there would be no going back.

The application of the Botox was quick, easy and essentially painless. I would compare it to a mosquito bite without the itch. A quick little pin prick a few places on my forehead and around my eyes, a little bit of swelling for a few minutes, and I was done. The part that surprised me was that it would be a few weeks before I saw the full results.

The next day I returned for Dermal Fillers. This was a lot more involved then the Botox. For one thing it started with injections that left me numb from my nose to my chin. Dr. Wang injected Juvederm into the lines that run from the corner of my nose to my lips, these are called Labial folds. These lines deepen with age and can be filled with collagen to give a more youthful look. She also filled the lines at the corner of my mouth that turn downward. These are probably from all those years of making the “mom” face. Finally, to enhance my beauty, it was decided that my lower lip was thin in comparison to my upper lip and that a plumper lower lip would enhance my facial aesthetics. Well, I didn’t want to look like “A REAL HOUSEWIFE” of anywhere, so this made me a bit nervous. However, she is the expert and I decided to trust her judgment. She injected filler into my lower lip and lightly lined my upper lip as well.

The first couple of days were a little rough. I definitely felt as if I had a procedure done. I would say that when it is referred to as minimally invasive, that the key word is “invasive.” It hurt to smile or chew, but it wasn’t agonizing pain.

It has now been a week since my maiden voyage into the world of minimally invasive cosmetic procedures and I am truly surprised by the results. I didn’t expect them to be so dramatic. I am very pleased that I decided to give it a try."

Give our office a call if you have additional questions about the Botox or Dermal Filler treatments with Gentle Dental Associates.