A Dentists View on Your Overall Health

Submitted by Meg Wilson on June 24, 2009 - 05:15.


A good dentist can see quite a bit about your general health by looking in your mouth. Based on the state of your gums and teeth they can tell if you might have a disease such as diabetes, kidney disease, heart disease, oral cancer or osteoporosis. They can also tell if you have bulimia or are suffering from stress. Check out this interesting article to see if you have some of the oral symptoms of these diseases.

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( categories: Cosmetic Dentistry )
Submitted by Richmond Hill Dentist (not verified) on September 24, 2009 - 13:39.

Many immunocompromising diseases such as diabetes and HIV can be suspected if patient has candidiasis infection in the mouth.

Submitted by Dentist Thornhill (not verified) on September 15, 2009 - 18:23.

Many diseases of oral and dental manifestations that the dentist can diagnose.