Starting in March 2008, we will begin a new segment that will deal with myths, old tales and stories about dentistry and dental care. For example, it is believed in some quarters that a woman would lose at least one tooth on pregnancy. This is certainly not true!!!!!!!!!!!!
You can also send in your own stories, myths, old tales, etc and all refined stories, tales, etc shall be published. Let’s have some fun!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
People with diabetic conditions generally have a demanding life because in addition to doing everything each and everyone of us does, they tend to count carbohydrates, testing their blood sugar levels. Those people with this condition that are depressed tend to experience poor concentration and easily lose interest which can cause problem in educating themselves about proper self-help and self-management of their diabetes. While they may know about how to maintain their health, they tend to lose interest in their health including dental health and be less willingto take the appropriate steps needed to self -help. Some studies have shown that these people with diabetes and depression are less likely to fill their prescriptions, check their glucose levels maintain periodontal health. Please check with your dentist regarding your periodontal (gum) health.
For more information on the link between diabetes and depression, check an article written by Dr. Alan Jacobson, chief, psychiatric services at Harvard Medical School at Times vol. 170, No. 20, 2007 http://www.time.com.
Good luck!
S. Adele Doherty is a dentist with private practice in Madison, TN. Dr. Doherty has been in practice for over 25 years and once lectured at the local university in Nashville, TN. He includes in his practice sedation dentistry and care of people with mental retardation as well as older adults. He likes people and enjoys working with them to solve their health problems. He really really cares for his patients and others too. He does volunteer work regularly in the spirit of our state, “the volunteer state of America.” He is a member of Tennessee Dental Association, American Dental Association, Academy of General Dentistry, Dental Organization for Conscious Sedation,American Dental Society of Anesthesiology and Academy of Dentistry International.
