Diabetes and Gum Health: Do You Need Periodontal Therapy?

Over 30 million people in the United States have diabetes. This serious condition, if not properly managed, can lead to devastating consequences across the body. It even has an intimate connection with what goes on in your mouth; research has shown strong links between diabetes and gum disease. Because November is National Diabetes Month, now is the perfect time to discuss how this condition can affect your oral health and how periodontal therapy may be able to help you.

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