Chew on This: Six Dental Myths Debunked

Type 2 diabetes is fat person diabetes.

Myth 6: Dental decay is only a young person's problem

...Adults and elders are more likely to have chronic health conditions, like diabetes, which are risk factors for periodontal disease (which begins with an inflammation of the gums and can lead to tooth loss). "Type 2 diabetes patients have twice the risk of developing periodontal disease of people without diabetes. Furthermore, periodontal disease exacerbates diabetes mellitus, so meticulous oral hygiene can help improve diabetes control," says Palmer.

Nice smiles, guys.