Guim disease is a risk factor for diabetes.
Brits who suffer from gum disease could be at a higher risk of developing diabetes, it has been claimed.
Bob Manus, an analyst at the NYU School of Dentistry, has said gum disease can be very unpleasant and can lead to people losing their teeth. Furthermore, research has shown that untreated gum disease can heighten a person’s likelihood of developing other illnesses, such as diabetes.
He said: “Ninety-three percent of people who have gum disease, but who indicated that they had never been told by a medical provider that they had diabetes, were in fact at risk for diabetes,”
Elsewhere, Dr David Mady Jr recently told the Windsor Star that people who keep their teeth in good condition have faster check-ups with the dentist and suffer from less stress as a result.
He claimed it is important to keep up a regular oral health routine and this will ensure a person’s teeth are kept in the best condition.