The link between oral health and diabetes has been long known, but understanding gestational diabetes, or diabetes that develops during pregnancy, makes the connection even more important and complex.
Recent research is showing a connection between oral health and gestational diabetes, which emphasizes how important it is to keep your teeth and gums healthy, especially throughout your pregnancy. Doing so can lead to better health outcomes for both you and your child.
Here’s what the research showed and why it’s important.
An article by Dr. Karan Kamboh. Originally published by Your Dental Health Resource.
Read the full article here: Research Shows a Link Between Lack of Oral Health Care During Pregnancy and Gestational Diabetes
