How does oral health (teeth) affect diabetes?

I've never heard of this correlation and my local grocery store in Texas (HEB) posted this advertisement on their pharmacy bags now...





"For better oral health against diabetes, replace your toothbrush every 3 months.".





This statement doesn't make any sense to me. First of all, the American Dental Association recommends a MONTHLY change of toothbrush for good oral health, but I've never heard of this being done to help prevent diabetes?!!!





Does this make any sense to anyone else out there?

How does oral health (teeth) affect diabetes?
Hi there. I'm not really sure that statement makes sense. But it is true that there is a relationship between diabetes and oral health. Emerging research is indicating that uncontrolled diabetes and periodontal infection can exacerbate each other.





Therefore, for someone with diabetes, having periodontal infection treated will help them to keep their blood sugar controlled. And conversely, uncontrolled blood sugar levels will make it more difficult to control periodontal infection.





As far as any cause and effect regarding diabetes and periodontal disease, enough research has not yet been completed to make that link.
Reply:i just found out that i have diabeties and had to get teeth pulled. he said that it was because of my diabeties.
Reply:Someone with diabetes can have complications from it...anything from kidney problems, nerve problems, to teeth problems. It has not been proven that bad oral health causes diabetes. That does not make any sense..unless they mean if you have diabetes, you need to be extra careful with oral health??
Reply:Absolutely. Diabetics are not as able to fight infections. Oral health is a key one because this is one area where bacteria grow and they are normally held in check. With diabetes, they may not be. Infections can be introduced back into the body from a toothbrush.