Type 2 diabetes can decrease saliva production and increase glucose levels in saliva. This may lead to plaque and tartar buildup on teeth and gums, increasing the chances of developing gum disease.
Two weeks of an intensive diabetes treatment has shown promise in improving periodontal disease inflammation among patients with type 2 diabetes. The corresponding study was published in Diabetes, ...
Treating common diseases that do not directly affect the brain such as gum disease and diabetes could slash dementia cases by around a third, new research suggests. Chinese researchers have linked ...
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Genetics may be a key player in the development of type 2 diabetes (T2D) related to periodontitis, highlighting potential targets for new treatments, reports research recently published in BMC Oral ...
Following the Mediterranean diet reduces your risk of gum disease, which reduces your risk for inflammation that leads to chronic disease and dementia, a new study found. While that may seem like an ...
Previous studies have connected severe gum disease to chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, or COPD. Bacteria play a critical role, but the details remain unclear. A new study shows how periodontitis ...