DrDental – Dental Health and Diabetes
Did you know that bleeding or swollen gums can be a warning sign of type 1 or type 2 diabetes?
When you have this disease, your mouth is not as powerful at fighting germs, so you are more likely to get infections like gum disease. High blood sugar levels that go along with diabetes make it harder for your body to heal, which can make gum disease worse. Therefore if you have diabetes it is important that you maintain good oral health care habits at home and see your dentist regularly which may be more then just twice a year depending on your oral health.