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Diabetics Care Less About Oral Hygiene

People with diabetes are at a greater risk of developing periodontal disease, which is a chronic inflammation of the gums. The disease has adverse effects on blood glucose control and contributes to the progression of diabetes. Adults with diabetes were found to visit the dentist rarely than people with prediabetes or without diabetes, reveals a new study.

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