{"id":414,"date":"2013-01-14T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2013-01-14T00:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.mydentalpracticeblog.com\/\/hudsonhighlandsdentistry\/dental-care-blog\/clues-to-your-overall-health-can-be-discovered-in-your-mouth\/"},"modified":"2013-01-14T00:00:00","modified_gmt":"2013-01-14T00:00:00","slug":"clues-to-your-overall-health-can-be-discovered-in-your-mouth","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.mydentalpracticeblog.com\/hudsonhighlandsdentistry\/dental-care-blog\/clues-to-your-overall-health-can-be-discovered-in-your-mouth\/","title":{"rendered":"Clues To Your Overall Health Can Be Discovered In Your Mouth"},"content":{"rendered":"<\/p>\n

\"\" DID YOU REALIZE THAT AN ESTIMATED 90%<\/strong> of systemic diseases can have an oral manifestation? Your mouth is loaded with helpful information about your body\u2019s overall health. Fortunately, most of your mouth\u2019s \u201cstories\u201d are related to minor issues. However, some can actually be signs of more serious problems. <\/p>\n

Your Teeth<\/strong><\/h3>\n

If you have worn-down teeth<\/strong> it can mean that\u00a0you\u2019ve been grinding your teeth\u2014probably in your sleep. Grinding can be a symptom of TMD (temporomandibular disorder) which may also lead to chronic headaches. If we notice that your tooth enamel is thin<\/strong>, it could\u00a0be a sign of a condition such as acid reflux or bulimia because both regularly bathe teeth in stomach acid. <\/p>\n

Your Gums<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Occasionally, we all may have swollen, sensitive gums<\/strong>.\u00a0But if it persists,\u00a0even when you\u2019re taking really good care of your mouth, it could be an early sign of something serious like diabetes or leukemia. Sometimes it may simply be a sign of vitamin C deficiency. But, it\u2019s good to consider all the possibilities. In addition, modern research and many health experts continue to draw lines between gum disease<\/strong> and other whole-body health issues including lung disease, cardiovascular problems, and even early-term labor. <\/p>\n

Your Tongue<\/strong><\/h3>\n

There are a few odd tongue conditions like hairy black tongue (which is pretty much what it sounds like) and geographic tongue (random-shaped, smooth red patches) that have various causes but are not considered serious\u2014although they can cause discomfort. However, what IS serious are early signs of oral cancer<\/strong> which often show up on the side of your tongue first, in small red or white spots. If you have a sore on your tongue, cheek, or elsewhere in your mouth<\/strong> that doesn\u2019t go away in a reasonable amount of time, have us check it out right away. <\/p>\n

Nutritional Imbalances<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Nutritional deficiencies are often reflected in your mouth where the soft tissues are renewed quickly. An Academy of General Dentistry study<\/strong><\/a> shows that oral tissue sensitivity can be a sign of deficiencies in iron, zinc, and folic acid which can show up as gum disease. <\/p>\n

An Interesting Report From CBS News<\/strong><\/h3>\n

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Questions About Your Oral Or Overall Health?\u00a0<\/strong><\/h3>\n

First of all, don\u2019t skip your\u00a0doctor appointments! That\u2019s not the point of this post! But remember that\u00a0your regular dental checkups are more important than ever. Here at our practice<\/strong>, we\u2019re so grateful for your trust. If you ever have any questions or concerns about your oral health, please\u00a0ask us<\/strong>. And if you have any persistent symptoms like those listed in this post, let us know. <\/p>\n

Thanks for being our valued patient. We love what we do because of you!<\/h4>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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