5 health problems you can know from your mouth

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5 Health Problems You Can Know from Your Mouth

..................................................................................................... Bleeding gums, crumbling teeth and bad breath are all oral problems that can refer to problems that extend to various body parts. Your mouth doesn’t only speak the words you want it to tell, but it also speaks to you of your body’s wellbeing. Start listening to your mouth and see if it is telling you that you suffer from any of the following health problems. 5. Stomach Problems : You might link bad breath with bad oral hygiene but it can also be caused by stomach problems like a bacterial overgrowth in the stomach. Diabetic patients might also have a musty breath when their blood sugar level is not balanced. 4. Coronary Problems : Gum inflammation can cause heart problems that threaten your life. That is because gum disease or inflammation can make bacteria found in the plaque of your mouth enter your blood stream, exhaust your immune system and lead to heart problems. Therefore, it is important to go to the dentist to fix gum inflammation as soon as possible.


3. Hormonal Imbalance : Whether hormone levels are changed because of menopause, pregnancy or period, hormonal imbalance can cause gum bleeding because of the hormone receptors located in the gum tissue. 2. Acid Reflux : Acid reflux, also known as gastroesphogael reflux disease or GERD, is a case where acid from the stomach climbs up the esophagus and often reach the mouth. The acid can erode teeth and crack them or make them crumbling. Hence, eroded teeth are a serious symptom of GERD. 1.Nutritional Deficiencies : The color and texture of the mouth and the tongue can refer to nutritional deficiencies. For example, the lack of vitamin B6 causes the corners of the mouth to be red; iron deficiency makes the tongue swell and have a shiny red color; and anemia causes the tongue to be pale.

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