Major Health Threats That Your Dentist Can Predict
When you look in your mouth you may see teeth that need whitening, but a
dentist may see signs of health problems.
1: Obesity
An increase in cavities could mean you're eating too many unhealthy foods, which
also puts you at risk for obesity. A dentist who knows your medical history may
ask about your eating habits, but you should feel free to ask if what's
happening to your teeth might be a sign of other problems.
2: Cardiovascular disease
The same carbs in snack foods and sugary drinks that get dentists drilling are
often found in the company of unhealthy ingredients like trans fatty acids.
While trans fats themselves don't cause cavities, they're often used in foods
with high amounts of cavity-causing fermentable carbs, and they have been
associated with an increase in cardiovascular disease.
It's also possible for cavities themselves to threaten your heart, if the
bacteria that produce them find their way into your cardiovascular system.
Bacteria associated with tooth and gum disease may also be involved in stroke,
diabetes, and respiratory problems.
3: Diabetes
The fermentable carbohydrates in sugary drinks and snacks loaded with carbs
increase your blood sugar level drastically, raising the risk of type 2
diabetes, which is one more reason to switch to a diet that
produces fewer cavities.
4: Cancer
Not only does a tooth-unhealthy diet put you at risk for obesity, which is a
risk factor for certain cancers, harmful lifestyle habits like smoking can
produce tooth discoloration and periodontal destruction. Abnormalities in your
mouth, including bleeding gums and cavities, should be a natural alarm bell. So always ask your dentist if your tooth problems could point
toward a wider problem.
5: Alzheimer's disease
People who lost most of their teeth were more likely to develop dementia
problems, such as Alzheimer's disease, later on. It will take more research to
clarify what the connection between tooth loss and brain health may be. | 
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