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Diabetes
What Are the Risk Factors for Periodontal Disease?
Did you know that nearly 50% of adults in the US over the age of 30 are impacted by periodontal disease? The percentage jumps to 70% in adults over the age of 65. When we take a look at these numbers, it’s obvious that periodontal disease. Ranging from slight to severe, is very prevalent in … Read more
Is there a link between Periodontal Disease and Diabetes?
The link between these two diseases has been studied for years. Time and again there seems to show a strong correlation between them. With poor glycemic control and blood sugar levels, it seems that the severity of periodontal disease increases and is more difficult to regulate in these particular individuals. Periodontal disease has even been … Read more