Thursday, October 10, 2013

Oral Warning Signs Can Indicate Serious Medical Conditions


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


Timothy A. Smith, DDS 
609-T East Main Street 

Purcellville, VA 20132