What Can Your Teeth Say About Your Health?
What Can Your Teeth Say About Your Health?
If the eyes are the window to the soul, could your teeth offer the same sort of insight when it comes to your physical health? Actually, yes!
When your teeth are healthy and strong, it’s often indicative of a healthy body. When a mouth is riddled with decay or inflammation, it may mean there’s something else going on that requires deeper diving.
Here are a few health conditions that may have symptoms that show in the mouth. If we ever notice something unusual during a checkup, we’ll always let you know.
Acid Reflux: This condition tends to wear down enamel and can lead to tooth sensitivity and discolouration, as well as an increase in cavities.
Diabetes: Oral health issues that may indicate diabetes include mouth lesions, infections, the inability to taste some foods, and even gum disease.
Thyroid Problems: Thickening of your lips, larger than usual salivary glands, and burning mouth syndrome may be indicative of thyroid issues.
