http://articles.mercola.com/sites/articles/archive/2002/03/27/diabetes-part-nine.aspxWhiter teeth and fresher breath are not the only benefits of good oral hygiene, brushing and flossing may also help stave off diabetes. Gum disease may even be more important than obesity or age as a factor in the onset of diabetes in adults. More thanenCommunityServer 2008.5 SP1 (Build: 31106.3070)