TIP: Saving Your Smile Could Save Your Life
The eyes may be the window to your soul,
but the mouth is the window to potential serious health problems
5 Warning Signs Your Mouth May Be Telling You:
Fiery Red Gums and Mouth Lesions: If they fail to heal with treatment, they may be a sign of leukemia, heart disease, stroke or diabetes
Yellow-Tinged Tissue: This could be a sign of liver disease
Eroded Enamel: On the insides of the upper front teeth, eroded enamel may be a result of bulimia or gastric reflux disease
Jaw Stiffness: If the joint that hinges your jaw and mouth together is stiff, this could be a sign of rheumatoid arthritis or TMJ
White Lesions: Particularly on the lower lip, floor of the mouth, and back sides of the tongue, the appearance of lesions may be indicative of mouth cancer. See a dentist immediately if this is the case.
