What Your Mouth Says About Your Health
Recent medical research has shown that your dental health, and many conditions within the mouth, has a direct link to your overall health and wellbeing. From predicting heart disease, diabetes, and premature birth to revealing leukemia, eating disorders, or vitamin deficiencies, your teeth and gums can tell us a lot. Receding or inflamed gums, cavities, tooth loss, and gingivitis can be indicators of other serious health problems, such as heart disease, diabetes, cancer, and even the risk of having a premature or low-birthweight baby. That’s why often your dentist or dental hygienist will be the first person to identify a systemic health problem, thanks to the close attention they pay to your mouth. Your overall health, as well as your dental health, are equally important to us, which is why we recommend that you see your Dr Smile dentist regularly to identify signs of potential health problems.