{"id":142,"date":"2019-11-03T20:05:05","date_gmt":"2019-11-03T20:05:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.friendswooddental.com\/blog\/?p=142"},"modified":"2019-12-03T20:11:21","modified_gmt":"2019-12-03T20:11:21","slug":"the-connection-between-diabetes-and-your-oral-health","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.friendswooddental.com\/blog\/the-connection-between-diabetes-and-your-oral-health\/","title":{"rendered":"The Connection Between Diabetes and Your Oral Health"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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It is estimated that almost 30 million people in the United States have diabetes, and an additional 8 million may have diabetes but be unaware of their condition. If you have been diagnosed with this disease, you are likely doing all you can to maintain your overall health. But what about your oral health? As part of National Diabetes Month, we are here to discuss how diabetes affects your oral health and the steps you can take to keep your smile functioning and feeling its best.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Diabetes and Gum Disease<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Gum disease is an infection of the gum tissue. Left\nunmanaged, it can lead to tooth loss, chronic bad breath, and an increased risk\nof several systemic conditions. Unfortunately, diabetics are more likely than\nthe general population to develop gum disease. This may be because:<\/p>\n\n\n\n