Dental Care and Your Health
A healthy mouth is important to everyone. It is especially important to those with many chronic diseases. One example is Diabetes. A growing body of research shows there is an association between serious gum disease, also known as periodontitis, and certain diseases that affect the body. Recent research has suggested that severe chronic gum disease (periodontitis) is often associated with diabetes and might be considered one of the chronic complications of diabetes. In addition, severe chronic gum disease may also impact a diabetic individual's ability to control blood glucose levels. A recent study consisting of over 200 subjects examined the relationship between diabetes and severe chronic gum disease. The results of the study indicate that subjects with diabetes had a greater level of severe chronic gum disease than subjects who did not have diabetes.
EHC has negotiated preferred pricing for our members with Delta Dental. EHC and Delta Dental have worked together to provide a broad network with excellent pricing for over 12 years.