Treating Gum Disease Linked To Lower Medical Costs For Patients With Diabetes

http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2008/12/081223172745.htm

ScienceDaily (Dec. 23, 2008) — A new report suggests that treating gum disease in patients who have diabetes with procedures such as cleanings and periodontal scaling is linked to 10 to 12 percent lower medical costs per month.