Diabetes is a silent killer in respect to the Dental Disease. Plaque is the main bad guy of gum disease. Diabetes may weaken your mouth’s germ-fighting powers. High blood sugar levels can help the gum disease get worse. At the same time, gum disease can make diabetes harder to control. Often gum disease is painless. You may not even know you have it until you have some serious damage. Regular dentist visits are your best weapon. While gum disease may not hurt, there are warning signs, to watch for, see us regularly if you suffer from diabetes.