Rancho Cucamonga Dentist Provides Specialized Care for Diabetic Dental Patients

The presence of gum disease can eventually lead to other complications for the diabetic dental patient making specialized care essential.

Rancho Cucamonga, CA (prHWY.com) March 6, 2013 - Rancho Cucamonga, CA, February 8, 2013 - Dr. Chang of the Rancho Cucamonga Dentist office provides dental care focused on the special needs of diabetic patients. Diabetics as a group are more likely than those without diabetes to develop gum disease. The presence of gum disease can eventually lead to other complications for the diabetic dental patient making specialized care essential.

As a founding member of Dentistry for Diabetics, the Rancho Cucamonga Dentist is one of only a handful of dentists nationwide specializing in the treatment of diabetic dental patients. "A person living with diabetes requires special care when it comes to their oral health," explains Dr. Chang. "Most dentists in practice today do not have the appropriate training necessary to fully understand the specific needs of people with diabetes and pre-diabetes conditions. It is critical to know what to look for and what to do when diabetic and pre-diabetic patients express concern with dental health issues like bleeding gums, cavities, and loose teeth."

Dr. Chang uses her special training to administer blood glucose and DNA testing to identify the risk to a patient of developing dental diseases. This critical information is then used to develop a plan for the patient. This plan will assist the patient in maintaining their dental health, including educating them as to things that should be avoided such as smoking.

A dental patient with diabetes will often put off dental treatment due to embarrassment over the appearance of their teeth and gums. This puts the patient at further risk for serious complications to their oral and general health. A dentist specializing in Diabetic Dentistry is accustomed to the effects of diabetes on teeth and gums so the patient does not need to be embarrassed about the state of their oral health.

About the Rancho Cucamonga Dentist

Dr. Chang has been in practice for over 30 years. She received her dental education at Tufts University, School of Dental Medicine in 1980 and completed her residency at Loma Linda University in 1981. During Dr. Chang's practice she has focused on dentistry for the diabetic patient, developing new methods of sedation for patients afraid of visiting the dentist, and breaking new ground in the dental implant field. She is a member of the Dental Organization for Conscious Sedation, Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry, and the Academy of General Dentistry, and a founding member of Dentistry for Diabetics.

Contact:
Dr. Chang
8415 Haven Avenue, Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730
909-980-2272

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