Diabetes complications can affect all members of the body. Not only are they more at risk of having heart disease, stroke, and kidney, diabetics also have a higher risk of experiencing decayed teeth. The main factor that triggers a diabetics to experience rotten teeth is high blood sugar levels. Therefore, it needs extra attention for diabetics to control their blood sugar. Effects of Diabetes on Dental Health Diabetics with blood sugar levels are not controlled or have not undergone treatment, generally have a weak immune system. This happens because high blood sugar levels weaken white blood cells. In fact, white blood cells are the body's main defense system against bacterial infections, including the teeth and mouth. The higher the blood sugar level, the higher the risk of experiencing decayed teeth. It starts when the starch and sugar levels of the food consumed interact with various types of natural bacteria in the mouth, then form plaque that risks causing holes in th...