{"id":22,"date":"2018-04-04T21:40:22","date_gmt":"2018-04-04T21:40:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.texastoothlady.com\/blog\/?p=22"},"modified":"2018-04-17T21:49:58","modified_gmt":"2018-04-17T21:49:58","slug":"cosmetic-dentist-in-uptown-houston-overall-health","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.texastoothlady.com\/blog\/2018\/04\/04\/cosmetic-dentist-in-uptown-houston-overall-health\/","title":{"rendered":"Your Cosmetic Dentist in Uptown Houston Protects Your Overall Health!"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"AnMaking your mouth healthy and beautiful is a very high priority for your cosmetic dentist in Uptown Houston, but so is protecting you from other diseases. At first, this might surprise you, but your dentist is actually capable of catching disease early thanks to markers that appear in the mouth. With this in mind, your dentist acts as another line of defense in the fight against diseases like diabetes, oral cancer, and many other conditions.<\/p>\n

April is Oral Cancer Awareness Month<\/a>, so let\u2019s start with that!<\/p>\n

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\"AnOral Cancer<\/h2>\n

Did you know that oral cancer is one of the most common types of cancer diagnosed in the United States? Approximately 50,000 people are diagnosed with oral cancer every year, with 9,000 people dying annually. However, when caught early by your dentist, the survival rate is much higher. The signs of oral cancer usually include red or white lesions on the palate, tongue, and other areas inside the mouth.<\/p>\n

To catch oral cancer in its early stages, it\u2019s essential that you visit your dentist in Uptown Houston every six months.<\/p>\n

Infections\"A<\/h2>\n

Infections can appear after a dental procedure, forced trauma, or just from poor oral hygiene. These can easily spread bacteria to other areas of the body and cause complications if not promptly treated with antibiotics. The signs of infection include severe oral pain, swelling, fevers, and redness in the gums.<\/p>\n

Diabetes<\/h2>\n

If a patient doesn\u2019t know that they have diabetes, then they won\u2019t realize that they\u2019re less capable of resisting disease. It also negatively affects their ability to heal infections. Markers for diabetes in the mouth include loose teeth, dry mouth, and either receding, bleeding, or dry gums.<\/p>\n

HIV<\/h2>\n

While these signs don\u2019t guarantee that a patient has HIV, it\u2019s enough to make a dentist recommend that they get tested by their primary care physician to find out for sure. If your dentist notices oral warts, lesions, or spots on that tongue that appear red, white, purple, or brown, you may want to get tested.<\/p>\n

\"AnOsteoporosis<\/h2>\n

While this condition is more common in post-menopausal women, it can still happen to anyone. The signs of osteoporosis include loose teeth or a receding gum line, indicating a change in the bone that supports teeth. If your dentist notices these signs during your exam, she\u2019ll likely recommend you have a bone density test.<\/p>\n

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Eating Disorders\"A<\/h2>\n

Patients who suffer from disorders such as bulimia are not likely to tell others about their condition. However, a dentist knows that dry mouth, bleeding gums, and erosion on the insides of the front teeth indicates a patient is frequently purging their body.<\/p>\n

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High Stress<\/h2>\n

Did you know that people who have high amounts of stress are more susceptible to bruxism, also known as teeth grinding? Even worse, stress can cause grinding to occur while you\u2019re asleep. Luckily, your dentist can tell if you\u2019re grinding after examining your teeth.<\/p>\n

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Visiting your cosmetic dentist doesn\u2019t just protect your oral health. Schedule an appointment with her today to confirm your not at risk for more serious disease!<\/p>\n

About the Author<\/h2>\n

Dr. Terri Alani\u2019s<\/a> focus is cosmetic dentistry, but that doesn\u2019t mean she doesn\u2019t go the extra mile to make sure her patients\u2019 overall health is in good shape too. To learn more about her preventive treatments, contact her at (713) 621-5141 or visit her website<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Making your mouth healthy and beautiful is a very high priority for your cosmetic dentist in Uptown Houston, but so is protecting you from other diseases. At first, this might surprise you, but your dentist is actually capable of catching disease early thanks to markers that appear in the mouth. With this in mind, your […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"yoast_head":"\nYour Cosmetic Dentist in Uptown Houston Protects Your Overall Health!<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Did you know that your cosmetic dentist in Uptown Houston can protect your overall health as well as your oral health? 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