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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 hereto learn more.