Wednesday, May 18, 2011

Oral Exam 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 such as diabetes, oral cancer, and eating disorders.

Diseases negatively impact your general health, but can also damage your oral health. Regular scheduled dental exams allow dentists to detect or monitor your health.

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