People with diabetes have a greater risk for gum (periodontal)
disease when blood sugar is high. And gum disease can cause
higher blood sugar levels, which makes it hard to fight
infection, including infections in the mouth. To help prevent
dental problems, each day: To help prevent dental problems, see
your dentist every 6 months. Before dental work starts, remind
your dentist that you have diabetes. Many dental treatments can
affect your blood sugar. To help prevent dental problems: See
the topic Basic Dental Care for general information on caring
for your teeth. |Primary Medical Reviewer||E. Gregory Thompson,
MD - Internal Medicine| |Specialist Medical Reviewer||Jennifer
Hone, MD - Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism| |Last
Revised||July 1, 2011| Last Revised: July 1, 2011 To learn more
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