Your teeth and gums say much longer than you think! They would even be a window or a gateway to the body. In itself, the mouth can be the source of problems (poor oral hygiene is today linked to cardiovascular problems and Alzheimer’s disease, for example), but also be the witness of your health. What can we see there? Dr. Jérémy Amzalag, dental surgeon and author of What if your dentist could save your life?informs us.
Bad dental hygiene
Despite a good brushing before going to the dentist’s chair, your professional can see if you are not regular in your oral hygiene or if you do not use the right gestures.
“”If there are inflammation signals, that is to say a little swollen or red gums, this means that these spaces are not well cleaned, or that there is tartar.“”
Your tobacco and alcohol habits
Obviously, your dentist does not have too much doubt that you fuminate or not, or what you drink daily.
“Alcohol and cigarettes will dry out a little bit. But cigarettes will also bring an important coloring to the teeth, just like red wine for example, which brings another coloring“Reports our expert.
Bruxism
Do you tend to hold your teeth during sleep, or make them cringe? You do what is called bruxism, a trend that is seen directly on the teeth.
“”The fact of tightening or cringing teeth creates wear or cracks in the teeth. And we see it in the mouth“, confirms the dentist. A state that the patient does not always know (if he sleeps alone) and that his dentist can then confirm to him.
Too acidic feeding
A little balanced plate can also be reflected in the condition of your teeth.
“For example, consuming a lot of acidic foods, fruits like lemon or grapefruit, will create chemical erosion, which will use teeth, shorten them, or create sensitivities“Indicates the dentist.
Gastroesophageal reflux
Same thing as with an overly acidic diet: a person who suffers from many Esophageal reflux will bear the trace on his teeth.
“It also leads to chemical erosions, which will use the teeth.“”
Taking certain drugs
The daily taking of certain drugs can also act on the health of your mouth.
“For example, taking antidepressants will have the consequence of producing less saliva and having a drier mouth“Intervenes the dentist.
Diabetes
Finally, certain pathologies and diabetes have a strong link with mouth and teeth.
“”When you have diabetes, it will have an impact on the gums, cause delight problems, and a dry mouth. “
As such, a consultation with your dentist can sometimes even be the one who detects diabetes. Hence the importance of consulting regularly for your teeth!