Diabetes
More than 20 million people in the US suffer from diabetes. Type 2 diabetes becomes more common as people age, afflicting one in five people aged 60 and older. Diabetes can affect many parts of the body, including your mouth. Studies show that having diabetes increases your chances of having gum disease and that people with diabetes may get gum disease earlier and it may be more severe. If you have diabetes or are a caregiver for someone who does, it's important to have regular dental exams and cleanings and take good care of your teeth at home. The Waterpik® dental water jet oral irrigator is one of few home care products tested on people with diabetes. It's ideal for diabetes oral health and to add to brushing because it has been found to improve the gums of people with diabetes by significantly reducing plaque, bleeding, and gingivitis better than brushing and flossing alone.
