{"id":250,"date":"2020-04-16T00:35:07","date_gmt":"2020-04-16T00:35:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.nyhowarddds.com\/blog\/?p=250"},"modified":"2020-05-14T00:35:22","modified_gmt":"2020-05-14T00:35:22","slug":"san-diego-dentist-7-non-dental-issues-checkups","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.nyhowarddds.com\/blog\/2020\/04\/16\/san-diego-dentist-7-non-dental-issues-checkups\/","title":{"rendered":"7 Non-Dental Issues Your Dentist Might Discover at Your Checkup"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Getting a dental checkup every six months plays a key role\nin keeping your smile beautiful and intact. However, these regular visits are\nabout so much more than keeping your pearly whites clean! They also give your\ndentist a chance to discover early warning signs of larger systemic health\nissues. Here are seven non-dental issues that your Sand Diego dentist<\/a>\nmight identify during your routine visit. <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

1.) Diabetes<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Diabetes inhibits your immune system, which increases your risk\nof gum disease and oral infections. Symptoms like loose teeth, dry mouth, and\nbleeding gums may prompt your dentist to encourage you to visit your primary\ncare physician for a blood glucose check.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2.) Infections<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Your dentist may prescribe antibiotics if they notice signs\nof a mouth infection like swelling, redness, or drainage. If serious oral\ninfections are left untreated, they may spread to other parts of your body, so\nits essential that these are treated right away.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

3.) Oral Cancer<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Oral cancer screenings are a normal part of every dental\ncheckup. Your dentist will use specialized equipment to inspect your mouth for\nabnormal discolorations or lumps, especially if you smoke.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

4.) HIV<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

In children, HIV can cause oral lesions and sores, while\ncommon symptoms for adults include white, red, purple, or brown spots in the\nmouth. Your dentist may recommend getting a blood test if they notice several\nof these warning signs. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

5.) Stress or Anxiety <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

If you are dealing with unmanaged or subconscious anxiety,\nyou may grind your teeth in your sleep. This weakens your enamel and leaves\nother indicators for your dentist to find. They may suggest using a customized\nnightguard to protect your smile while you look for ways to reduce your stress.\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n

6.) Eating Disorders<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Eating disorders like bulimia can be easy to hide from\nothers, but not your dentist. Symptoms like dry mouth, bleeding gums, and\nenamel erosion from the inside of the front teeth are tell-tale signs your\ndentist is specially trained to recognize. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

7.) Osteoporosis<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Changes in the bones that support your teeth may result in\nloose teeth or a receding gumline. If your dentist sees these warning symptoms,\nespecially in patients at a higher risk of osteoporosis, they may encourage you\nto see your primary care physician for a bone density test. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Remember, your beautiful smile isn\u2019t the only part of you\nthat benefits from regular dental checkups! Seeing your dentist twice a year may\nhelp you catch a serious health issue early and increase your chances of successful\ntreatment! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

About the Author<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

At the Center for Advanced Cosmetic & Implant\nDentistry, we are proud to provide excellent preventive care for the smiles of\nSand Diego and San Marcos, CA. Dr. Nelson Y. Howard was the first dentist in\nall of North San Diego County to be an Accredited Member of the American\nAcademy of Cosmetic Dentistry (AACD), the largest association of dentists\nspecializing in cosmetic dentistry in the world. Thanks to his years of\nexperience, countless hours of continuing education, and state-of-the-art\ndental technology, he can help detect a wide variety of issues before they\ncause you damage or discomfort. If you\u2019d like to know more about dental checkups,\nhe can be reached via his website<\/a>\nor at (760) 599-6559. <\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Getting a dental checkup every six months plays a key role in keeping your smile beautiful and intact. However, these regular visits are about so much more than keeping your pearly whites clean! They also give your dentist a chance to discover early warning signs of larger systemic health issues. Here are seven non-dental issues […]<\/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":"\n7 Non-Dental Issues At Dental Checkups San Diego | Dr. Nelson Y. Howard<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Dental checkups are about so much more than keeping your teeth clean! 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