The dentist spoke about dental problems that indicate diseases of the body

The oral cavity can tell a lot about the general condition of the body, and dental problems can indicate hidden human diseases. Ekaterina Tsybina, a dentist at the Scandinavian Health Center, told about this on February 28 in an interview "To the newspaper.Ru".

"Many diseases of internal organs affect the condition of teeth, gums and tongue. Bleeding and inflammation of the gums indicate a lack of fluid, endocrine disorders or gastrointestinal diseases," Tsybina said.

She added that tooth mobility and tooth loss can signal a lack of vitamin C or a metabolic disorder in the body. In addition, a white plaque that appears on the tongue most likely means problems with the digestive system, and tartar is often a sign of peptic ulcer.

In addition, the condition of the teeth may be directly related to the head. The process of inflammation in the teeth causes a headache in the temporal region or discomfort in the back of the head.

Tsybina also reported that with the destruction of wisdom teeth, the risk of diseases of the cardiovascular system may increase, because infections have the ability to enter the blood, and phantom toothaches are probably indications of problems with the kidneys, prostate or nervous system.

"Some dental problems are associated not only with diseases of internal organs, but also with other factors. A deficiency of vitamins such as E and B6 causes bleeding gums, and a lack of B12 leads to burning and tingling of the tongue. Disorders of the endocrine system, including hypothyroidism and hyperthyroidism, also affect teeth and gums," the dentist noted.

She clarified that another significant problem can be constant stress, which can increase inflammatory processes in the gums due to increased cortisol production, and stress at night can cause bruxism, in which a person starts gnashing his teeth at night, resulting in enamel abrasion and inflammation of soft tissues.

Tsybina also stated that many diseases of the body in the early stages manifest themselves through the teeth and oral cavity. In order to avoid serious problems, it is necessary to systematically visit a doctor and identify pathologies. Also, according to her, it is necessary to monitor nutrition and hygiene in order to prevent the appearance of diseases.

On February 26, dental therapist, periodontist at the SM-Dentistry clinic, Candidate of medical Sciences Elena Martynova told Izvestia that caries is a common disease that In addition to harming oral health, it can seriously harm other human organs and systems, including the heart, stomach, and liver.