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Dental Care

For most of us, oral care means brushing and flossing to maintain a sparkling smile and avoid cavities, but new research shows that much more is at stake when it comes to overall health. “Whatever is going on in their life shows up in their mouth,” says Dr. Reid Slaughter of Lakewood Family Dental. Even a trend like childhood obesity is evident in the dentist chair. “You get kids that drink a lot of energy drinks, soft drinks and juice,” says Dr. Slaughter, who is all too familiar with the ravages of sugar on his patients’ teeth.

Bleeding gums, dry mouth, fungal infections and cavities are serious problems on their own, but they may also be clues that a patient is diabetic. Infections that cause inflammation of gums and cavities can indicate risk of heart disease and stroke. Loss of teeth in adults may indicate diabetes or osteoporosis. That’s why Dr. Slaughter says, “You’re not just treating the mouth.