As you lean back in the treatment chair, you can’t help but think of all the times you were “just too tired” to properly brush and floss your teeth. Now that your dentist is poking around your mouth, you are completely convinced that you have a handful of cavities. However, when they put their tools down, they utter the last word you were expecting to hear: diabetes.
All too often, patients think dental checkups are simply a quick sweep for tooth decay. However, 90% of health conditions have oral symptoms, which means your dentist can play a crucial role in early detection! Read on for three health conditions your dental team may find first.
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