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Oral Manifestations of Systemic Diseases
When your dentist and your elders tell you that your mouth is the mirror of your body- believe them. They are absolutely right. Your oral cavity or the mouth can be the first signs of a host of diseases which you may not even have a clue is brewing up there.
The following are few of the diseases your mouth could give a hint of. :
1. Erosion of Teeth: This is characterized by smooth wearing and cup like depressions in the inner surfaces of your teeth.
This could signify and be a sign of Gastroesohageal disturbance. That means there is something wrong with your digestive system due to which there is excess acid secretion.
2. Glossitis (Inflammation of the tongue/ red tongue): This simply means that the tongue is inflamed and may be red in colour.
This could be because of Iron Deficiency Anemia . Thus a blood test becomes mandatory in this case.
The following are few of the diseases your mouth could give a hint of. :
1. Erosion of Teeth: This is characterized by smooth wearing and cup like depressions in the inner surfaces of your teeth.
This could signify and be a sign of Gastroesohageal disturbance. That means there is something wrong with your digestive system due to which there is excess acid secretion.
2. Glossitis (Inflammation of the tongue/ red tongue): This simply means that the tongue is inflamed and may be red in colour.
This could be because of Iron Deficiency Anemia . Thus a blood test becomes mandatory in this case.

3. Ulcerations, Intraoral burning: This is characterized by small and or large ulcers in the mouth especially in the softer areas such as lips, tongue, mucosal membranes etc.
There might be presence of a burning sensation in the tongue or mouth in general. This may indicate anemia which is again a blood related disorder.
4. Gingivitis: This is nothing but the inflammation of the gingival or the gums.
Apart from indicating poor oral hygiene, it may also be a signal to worse conditions such as Scurvy, Crohn’s didease etc.
5. Angular Cheilitis: This is shown by the bruising of the corners of the mouth. This may be because of vitamin B deficiency or anemia.
6. Fissured tongue / white or red patches: This maybe indicative of a skin condition called Psoriasis.
7. Dry mouth, Candidiasis: This sign clearly announces Diabetes in most cases. The mouth is one of the first places where Diabetes’ indications can be seen. 8. Upper lip twitching : Could be indicative of hypoparathyroidism
These are just a few of the big list of diseases that have oral manifestations. What do you think would be the right step to take? Visit a dentist regularly. It has more benefits than one.
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There might be presence of a burning sensation in the tongue or mouth in general. This may indicate anemia which is again a blood related disorder.
4. Gingivitis: This is nothing but the inflammation of the gingival or the gums.
Apart from indicating poor oral hygiene, it may also be a signal to worse conditions such as Scurvy, Crohn’s didease etc.
5. Angular Cheilitis: This is shown by the bruising of the corners of the mouth. This may be because of vitamin B deficiency or anemia.
6. Fissured tongue / white or red patches: This maybe indicative of a skin condition called Psoriasis.
7. Dry mouth, Candidiasis: This sign clearly announces Diabetes in most cases. The mouth is one of the first places where Diabetes’ indications can be seen. 8. Upper lip twitching : Could be indicative of hypoparathyroidism
These are just a few of the big list of diseases that have oral manifestations. What do you think would be the right step to take? Visit a dentist regularly. It has more benefits than one.
Keep Smiling!
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