Type 2 Diabetes Doubles Chances of Tooth Loss

Last week the International Association of Dental Research released a 20 year study suggesting that males with type 2 diabetes are twice more likely to suffer from tooth loss than those without the illness.
The study followed more than 38,000 males from 1986-2006 to examine connections between diabetes and tooth loss or gum disease. Eliminating other risk factors for gum disease such as age, smoking habits, alcohol consumption and fruit and vegetable intake were taken into consideration but type 2 diabetes was found to be the common factor which increased tooth loss by half.
The British Dental Health Foundation emphasises good oral health care and preventive dentistry as the best way to keep your teeth for life.