Oral Warning Signs Can Indicate Serious Medical Conditions

on Monday, October 21, 2013

Regular dental exams not only help to decrease a patient's risk of oral diseases, such as cavities and periodontal (gum) disease, but they may also help to diagnose other, sometimes life-threatening, medical conditions.
 
Dentists are able to assess a patient's overall oral health and may recognize symptoms of serious diseases, including diabetes, cancer, and eating disorders, which often manifest as signs and symptoms inside of the mouth. Click here to learn more.

Above article from KnowYourTeeth.com

Alafaya Center for Cosmetic and Family DentistryGary Michaelson, DMD
1870 North Alafaya Trail
Orlando, FL 32826
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