{"id":146,"date":"2020-05-14T16:25:19","date_gmt":"2020-05-14T16:25:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.wethersfielddentalgroup.com\/blog\/?p=146"},"modified":"2020-05-28T04:37:30","modified_gmt":"2020-05-28T04:37:30","slug":"your-dentist-can-detect-more-than-just-cavities","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.wethersfielddentalgroup.com\/blog\/2020\/05\/14\/your-dentist-can-detect-more-than-just-cavities\/","title":{"rendered":"Your Dentist Can Detect More Than Just Cavities"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
\"Dentist<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n

When you go to your dentist for a preventive\ncare visit<\/a>, you expect them to check your mouth and tell you about the\nhealth of your teeth and gums. But did you know that they can tell you about\nthings that might be happening in other parts of your body? The Academy of\nGeneral Dentistry has found that 90% of diseases generate issues inside the\noral cavity. Your dentist can inform you about these signs so that you can seek\ntreatment with your doctor. Read on to find out about the problems your dentist\ncan detect during your next checkup appointment. <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Anemia<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Healthy gums have a pink color to them. If they become pale,\nor your tongue begins to swell, it\u2019s a sign that your blood can\u2019t carry enough\noxygen to your cells due to a lack of hemoglobin.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

GERD<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Gastroesophageal reflux disease occurs when stomach acid\nmoves into the esophagus. As it moves further up, it can even damage your\nmouth. Eroded enamel, as well as canker sores and bad breath are all clear\nwarning signs that your dentist can notice. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Osteoporosis<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

When people talk about osteoporosis, they usually focus on\nthe bones in your legs and back, but your jawbone is also subject to becoming\nweak as a result of this disease. Loose teeth and a receding gum line are\nimmediate signs to your dentist that this bone may be becoming weaker. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Diabetes<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Diabetes can have a significant impact on your mouth. One of\nthe first signs your dentist will notice is your breath smelling like fruit. The\ndisease also makes it harder for your body to fight infections and heal, so\nbleeding gums and loose teeth can occur too. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

HIV<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Patients with undiagnosed HIV are going to find that their\nmouths much more vulnerable to infections. Oral thrush is one of these\nopportunistic diseases. It leaves your tongue covered in a white, pasty\nsubstance that will be immediately visible to your dentist. Other signs include\nred lesions, dry mouth, warts, and cold sores.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Anxiety<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Stress has the power to damage your mouth. When you don\u2019t\nhave healthy ways of managing it during the day, it can manifest in the form of\nclenching and grinding your teeth at night. Signs of this issue that your\ndentist might see include teeth with worn down edges or clusters of canker\nsores.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Your dentist cares about the health of your entire body. If they\nbelieve your mouth is presenting signs of problems elsewhere, they will\nrecommend that you talk to your doctor for more information and treatment\noptions. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

About the Author<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Dr. Ukti Phadnis earned her dental degree from the University\nof Connecticut School of Dental Medicine. During every routine visit, she takes\nthe time to thoroughly inspect her patients\u2019 mouths so that she can detect\nproblems before they become major issues. If you are looking for a regular\ndentist, you can reach out to her through her website<\/a>\nor at 860-400-3007.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

When you go to your dentist for a preventive care visit, you expect them to check your mouth and tell you about the health of your teeth and gums. But did you know that they can tell you about things that might be happening in other parts of your body? The Academy of General Dentistry […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-146","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-uncategorized"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.wethersfielddentalgroup.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/146","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.wethersfielddentalgroup.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.wethersfielddentalgroup.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.wethersfielddentalgroup.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.wethersfielddentalgroup.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=146"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/www.wethersfielddentalgroup.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/146\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":150,"href":"https:\/\/www.wethersfielddentalgroup.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/146\/revisions\/150"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.wethersfielddentalgroup.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=146"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.wethersfielddentalgroup.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=146"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.wethersfielddentalgroup.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=146"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}