Insulin Resistance and Diabetes cause periodontal disease as well as CV inflammation. And CV inflammation is the root cause for the biggest global killers and disablers: The Wellness Dentistry Network (WDN) is a group of dentists stepping up to help their patients understand and manage this problem. At this point, the WDN is approaching 1000 in membership. (There is still debate about whether periodontal disease causes CV Inflammation. You have to question the practical impact of that debate - since IR clearly causes both.) Here's why that's a practical consideration. Dentists are in a critical position to alert patients of their growing (but unrecognized) problem. Practicing dentists often slip into the "drill, fill, and bill" mentality. Does your dentist care about your systemic health? Is s/he focusing you on your status? How about your family?
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