ORAL CARE & DIABETES
A POSSIBLE LINK
Emerging science suggests that diabetes and gum disease may be linked. Not only does diabetes increase your chance of gum infection, but gum infection may make diabetes harder to control.
Diabetics are significantly more likely to develop gum disease because of the way diabetes slows the body's natural healing process. Research also suggests that advanced gum disease may have an adverse effect on blood-sugar levels—potentially making diabetes treatment less effective.
For these reasons, physicians and dentists say that a good oral care routine is vital for diabetics. Tell your dentist, hygienist, or physician if you have diabetes, or if you've been told you are at risk for diabetes.
Emerging science suggests an association between periodontitis (advanced gum disease) and broader health problems, but a cause and effect relationship has not been established. LISTERINE® Antiseptic is not indicated to treat periodontitis.
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