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Sustained hyperglycemia affects almost all tissues in the body (1), including oral cavity (2). Oral complications of Diabetes Mellitus include xerostomia, opportunistic infections, greater accumulation of plaque, delayed wound healing, susceptibility to periodontal disease, oral paresthesia and altered taste (2). Studies suggest a bidirectional adverse relationship between diabetes and periodontal disease; diabetes can aggravate periodontitis and periodontitis can negatively affect the control of diabetes (3,4). Therefore, preventive behaviors like brushing, flossing, an