How Do Other Health Conditions Affect Your Oral Health?

Certain medical conditions can also affect our teeth and compromise our oral health in general. So how does this occur? Keep reading to learn more. 

Key takeaways:

• Pregnancy can increase the amount of hormones in the body and therefore cause gum disease.

• Diabetes causes dry mouth which increases the risk for developing cavities and gum disease.

• Conditions such as HIV and cancer may lower your immune system and result in infections and oral thrush.

Visit your dentist if you have conditions that are compromising your oral health.

Read more here https://yourdentalhealthresource.com/conditions-that-may-be-linked-to-your-dental-health/

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