For centuries, human beings have innovated new technology or products and started implementing them into their lives before really understanding the risks associated with them. Countless accidents, fatalities, injuries, and illnesses have occurred as a result, leading to new regulations about their use. The same concept applies to vaping. Originally viewed as a healthier option than traditional cigarettes, vaping became the latest craze a few years ago, and many jumped on the bandwagon, but it now appears that vaping carries many of the same risks as traditional smoking does to your oral health!

As someone with diabetes, you know what you should and shouldn’t do, but that doesn’t necessarily mean you understand why. However, failing to take care of your body can impact several essential functions, and poor maintenance for individual functions like your mouth can affect your overall well-being. In terms of diabetes and gum disease, the benefits of managing both well are thoroughly documented in studies because these two are linked! But how? Keep reading to learn about the connection between gum disease and diabetes and what you can do to ensure a long-term confident smile and healthy body.