Oral Health & Diabetes

Introduction

People with diabetes, regardless of their age, are at greater risk of developing gum disease than people who do not have diabetes. People with diabetes who often have high blood glucose levels are two to three times more likely to develop gum disease than those with well-controlled blood glucose levels. However, there are several things you can do to protect yourself from gum disease.

Gum disease is usually painless. You may not know you have it until some serious damage has already occurred. Regular check ups by your dentist are therefore essential.

In this Section

• What is gum disease?
• What are gingivitis and periodontitis?
• How do high blood glucose levels affect my teeth and gums?
• Can gum disease affect my diabetes?
• What are the signs of gum disease?
• How can I prevent gum disease?
• For more information

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