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Why Dental Problems Make It Hard to Control Blood Glucose

Type 2 diabetes places people at the risk of gum disease also referred to as periodontitis or periodontal disease. Diabetes patients are more susceptible to bacterial infection and decreased ability to fight off gum infection.

Key takeaways:

  • High blood glucose causes dental and oral cavity problems because it promotes growth of harmful bacteria.
  • Uncontrolled blood sugar is linked to a greater risk of gum disease.
  • Serious periodontal disease increases risk of diabetes becoming a more serious condition.

Other dental complications related to uncontrolled diabetes include thrush, an oral fungus, and dry mouth, which can cause sores and ulcers. If you’ve been diagnosed with diabetes, the better you control your blood glucose, the lower your risk is for periodontitis.

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