Health Tip: Diabetics, Watch for Gum Disease

(HealthDay News) -- Diabetes and gum disease can go hand-in-hand, each making the other worse.

The American Diabetes Association mentions these warning signs of gum disease:

• Gums that bleed after flossing or brushing.
• Tenderness, swelling or redness of the gums.
• Receding gums that make nearby teeth appear longer.
• Bad breath.
• Pus that emerges when you press against the gum.
• Loose or moving permanent teeth.
• Changes affecting the alignment of your bite, or the fit of your dentures or bridge.