Teeth & Health Daily Mail

6 October 2021

What do YOUR teeth say about your health? Dentists reveal how white spots could turn cancerous while a gum growth can be a sign of pregnancy

• Two dentists in the UK have outlined the subtle symptoms you could be missing
• Revealed what to look for in your mouth that could be sign of something serious
• A red growth on the gum can be a sign of pregnancy, swollen or bleeding gums can indicate a hormone imbalance and a persistent ulcer could be cancer

Experts have reveal the warning signs everyone should know to look for in their mouth that can give you an insight into your health.

From wobbly teeth to persistent ulcers to serious and even life-threatening illnesses, they can be indicated by the way your teeth, gums and tongue look and feel.

Two dentists, Dr Hanna Kinsella of Kiln Lane Dental in St Helens and Dr Kamila Azimova in Ascot, have outlined the subtle changes and symptoms that could be the sign of something more serious.

A red tongue could mean you have anaemia and the growth on the gum could mean you’re pregnant.

Dental patients in England missed over 19 million appointments in 2020 as lockdown triggered what has been hailed as a ‘ticking time bomb’ for the nation’s oral health.

What’s more, over eighteen months of mask restrictions means that as a nation we’ve been relying on our eyes to smile when out in public. Now though, with restrictions on masks easing in many places, our teeth are back on display once again, so here’s the hidden health warnings that could be lingering in your mouth.

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