People with diabetes are more prone to tooth decay and periodontal disease
According to the Atlas of Oral Health in Spain 2022 , it is estimated that there are 5.5 million diabetic Spaniards, which places us as the second country in Europe with the most people with diabetes. On the occasion of World Diabetes Day, which is celebrated today, the General Council of Dentists recalls that people with this disease are more predisposed to have cavities and periodontal disease.
