Diabetes effects over 21,000,000 Americans. Dr. Kevin Chen joins Dr. Towfighi in this episode of the Healthy Mouth Podcast to discuss the correlation between diabetes and our mouths.

Dr. Chen shares how diabetes may prevent our bodies from fighting gum disease. Furthermore, the doctors share common complaints diabetic patients have when they visit their dentists. Dr. Towfighi asks if dental patients living with diabetes can receive treatments for gum disease. Additionally, the doctors cover dental implants and diabetes.

Finally, the doctors cover dental care for patients with controlled diabetes and uncontrolled diabetes, including scheduled dental care and coordinating care between the patient's medical doctor and family dentist.