General Health Information

There are three primary reasons why diabetes causes higher rates of
advanced periodontal disease than is seen in the normal population:
thickening blood vessels, higher blood sugar levels and weakened immune
system. Blood vessels are important in the prevention of common dental problems
because they help speed oxygen and nutrients to tissues in the body
while also removing toxins and waste. In diabetics, the blood vessels
thicken and restrict the flow of nutrients to the oral cavity while
also slowing the removal of toxins thus making it harder for the body
to naturally prevent common dental problems like periodontal disease
(nearly 1 in 6 adults has advanced periodontal disease and far more
have the milder gingivitis).