If Your Teeth Could Talk
If Your Teeth Could Talk
In this Wall Street Journal article read why the mouth could offer clues to disorders and disease and why dentists could play a larger role in patient care.
The eyes may be the window to the soul, but the mouth provides an even better view of the body as a whole. Your teeth are important! If your teeth could talk, they might possibly give you a warning sign for many diseases that could lead to serious health problems. Do not ignore the warning signs.
Some of the earliest signs of diabetes, cancer, pregnancy, immune disorders, hormone imbalances and drug issues show up in the gums, teeth and tongue—sometimes long before a patient knows anything is wrong…
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