Diabetes And Oral Health
Diabetes can wreak havoc on every system in the body, not just the endocrine system. If you have diabetes, your oral health will be affected as well. In fact, diabetics are more prone to gum disease. Here is what you should know about your teeth and diabetes.
Why Is Gum Disease More Prevalent In Diabetics?
The saliva in your mouth contains glucose, or sugar. This is true in everyone, not just diabetics.