How can diabetes-related high blood glucose affect my teeth and gums?

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  1. American Diabetes Association
     
    American Diabetes Association answered:
    Untreated high blood glucose due to diabetes can weaken your mouth's germ-fighting powers. It can also affect blood flow to your gums and changes your saliva. High blood glucose over time can lead to periodontal disease (when gums pull away from the teeth).
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    Untreated high blood glucose due to diabetes can weaken your mouth's germ-fighting powers. It can also affect blood flow to your gums and changes your saliva. High blood glucose over time can lead to periodontal disease (when gums pull away... More