![]() “Fruity-smelling breath can be a sign of diabetic ketoacidosis which is a dangerous and potentially life-threatening condition in which your blood sugar is so high it starts turning acidic. Other signs of diabetes include oral fungal infections, dry mouth, and fruity smelling breath,” he added. “This can put your gums at risk of inflammation because of the bacteria living in plaque. Furthermore, you are also prone to developing oral thrush as it can impact the way your body fights off infections. “Diabetes can cause a dry mouth because of a lack of saliva which in turn can cause ulceration and tooth decay. Periodontal disease also causes bad breath (halitosis) and even loss of teeth. This is inflammation in the gums and the bones around your teeth. “If you have diabetes, you’re more likely to suffer with a gum disease known as periodontal disease. He said: “Gum disease can be prevalent in people with underlying conditions such as diabetes, an ailment which can weaken the immune system – putting you in danger of infection. The NHS recommends the best way to avoid bad breath is to keep your teeth, tongue and mouth clean by brushing them gently twice a day with a fluoride toothpaste Sore and bleeding gumsĭr Mahmood warns bleeding or aching gums might be an indicator of something worse, like gum disease. "It could be a pointer to a sinus infection, diabetes, a chronic lung infection, liver or kidney disease." “Bad breath can also be symptomatic for something underlying, something more serious," he explained. This can also be known as halitosis and is the result of a dry mouth or can be due to eating certain foods and drinks.īut Dr Mahmood says it can be a sign of gum disease or gingivitis. If you have a hole in your tooth you may get toothache, a sharp pain when you're eating or drinking hot cold or sweet things, and white, brown of black spots on your tooth. Tooth decay can be caused by the over-consumption sugary food and drink and not cleaning your teeth and gums. "Excessive vomiting can also prompt dry mouth, dry and cracked lips, loss of tooth enamel, swollen salivary glands and sensitive teeth. He added: “Stomach acid is abrasive and can steadily wear away at tooth enamel. That's according to Dr Mahmood who says teeth which "appear eroded and translucent" can be a tell-tale for the likes of bulimia or acid reflux. "This should be investigated further if you’re experiencing random tooth loss." Changes on the surface of teethĬhanges in tooth enamel and the surface of teeth could be signs of an eating disorder. ![]() “There have been studies showing links between osteoporosis and bone loss in the jaw which the teeth anchor into," he said. It could also be the onset of osteoporosis, which is a disease that weakens the body's bones and bone density. Loose and wobbly teethĭr Mahmood explains the reason behind your teeth becoming loose or falling out may be down to gum disease. Signs include: pain around your jaw, ear and temple clicking, popping or grinding noises when you move your jaw a headache around your temples difficulty opening your mouth fully and your jaw locking when you open your mouth. Temporomandibular disorder (TMD) is a condition, which isn't usually serious, that affects the movement of the jaw. So, in essence your jaw is signalling pain on behalf of your heart." These signals then work their way up to the brain. "Your jaw could hurt with cardiac arrest because the nerves that detect pain coming from the heart, travel to the same general area in your spinal cord as they share the same nerve pathway. "Although the chances are rare, it’s important to recognise these symptoms which could save someone’s life. "Occasionally, pain or discomfort in the jaw could be indicative of a heart attack," he said Getty Images) Pain and discomfort in the jaw
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