Most people don’t realize that inflamed, bleeding gums aren’t just a dental problem - they’re directly affecting blood sugar control and diabetes management. In a major Cochrane review with over 3,200 participants, treating periodontitis (gum disease) reduced HbA1c by 0.43% at 3-4 months - that’s comparable to adding a second diabetes drug! What treatment did they test? The treatment was professional teeth cleaning that goes below the gumline to remove plaque and bacteria. Dentists call this “sc