LIFESTYLE

What your teeth says about your health

By Rishabh Raj

1

Grinding teeth

Grinding your teeth can indicate that you have sleep apnea. It is a condition that disrupts breathing during sleep, causing brief but repeated pauses in breathing.

2

Pale gums

Anemia can cause the gum tissue to have a pale pinkish-white hue, along with many other medical conditions. Postmenopausal women are at higher risk of anemia than men.

3

Tooth loss

Kidney disease can lead to dry mouth. When the mouth gets dry, it becomes more acidic, which can cause serious tooth decay and eventually lead to losing teeth.

4

Oral thrush

Oral thrush is an infection that causes white lesions on the tongue or inner cheeks in people with weak immune systems. In HIV, the virus makes the immune system weak.

5

Loose teeth

The bone around our teeth acts as a foundation to support them. If teeth move more than usual, it can indicate lower bone density or osteoporosis.

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