{"id":844,"date":"2026-07-21T19:19:57","date_gmt":"2026-07-21T19:19:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.dentist-tappan.com\/blog\/?p=844"},"modified":"2026-07-21T19:19:58","modified_gmt":"2026-07-21T19:19:58","slug":"diabetes-and-gum-disease","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.dentist-tappan.com\/blog\/2026\/07\/21\/diabetes-and-gum-disease\/","title":{"rendered":"Does Diabetes Make Gum Disease Worse?"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Diabetes is a very common disease, so if you don\u2019t have it, you probably know someone who does. It affects approximately 29.1 million people in the USA, or about 9.3% of Americans. Many people don\u2019t even know that they have the condition. Diabetes affects your body\u2019s ability to procedure sugar, and it can be linked to a variety of issues throughout the body, including gum disease<\/a>. Read on to learn how the two conditions are related and what you can do to work toward better gum and systemic health.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

What Is the Link Between Gum Disease & Diabetes?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

People who already have diabetes are more susceptible to developing gum disease. This is because poor blood sugar affects your ability to fight off infections, including those that occur in the mouth. If you develop gum disease, it is much more difficult for your body to fight off. Advanced gum disease, also called periodontitis, can cause your blood sugar levels to rise, making it more difficult to keep your diabetes under control. Both conditions can make the other one more serious with time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How Can You Prevent Gum Disease If You Have Diabetes?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Just because you have diabetes doesn\u2019t mean that you are destined to develop gum disease. However, it is especially important that you take additional steps to prevent it from developing. Here are some of the ways to keep gum disease at bay.<\/p>\n\n\n\n