Modern medicine has taught us to think in bins, where the heart belongs to a cardiologist, a dermatologist and a mouth, somehow, is only a dentist domain, but biology does not work in the departments. In an interview with HT Lifestyle, Dr. Visha Bhangali, the CEO and co-founder of SCANO, shared: “The oral cavity is one of the richest information regions of the human body. This is where the immunity changes, where the vascular health leaves the hoods where the food and system disorders are first. What has entered the story. “
Here are five medical conditions that your dentist can detect before your doctor –
1. In the mouth begins tips that begin with the sexual nature that begin in the mouth
Sexually transmitted diseases are not simply detected below the belt. Some of the earliest signs appear in your mouths – cold ulcers (herpes), white spots (oral thrush from HIV) and even syphilitic cabinets that can resemble mouth ulcers. These symptoms are thin and often read as harmless, but they can become your immune system that waves the flag. If something unusual is delayed, check it not only for oral health, but also for your sexual health.
2. Pain that does not cure
Oral cancer rarely begins with pain. It begins with silence – a stable pain, a discolored patch or a thickened area in the mouth that is not solved. In India, where tobacco, betel nuts and alcohol consumption remain widespread, these subtle signs have a significant weight. The dentist, often the only clinicist with regular mouth, may be the first to notice them. Early detection does not just retain the function. It saves life.
3. If the bowel sends signals through the mouth
Crohn’s disease, gastroesophageal reflux (Gerd) and even trace elements do not always start in the gut. They sometimes start in their mouths. Cracks in the corners of the lips, repeated ulcers of the mouth and erosion of the enamel caused by acid may precede the gastrointestinal symptom for weeks or months. These signs are not cosmetic. They predict. Dentists who recognize them can be diagnosed before systemic complications unfold.
4. Auto -Imunity can first on the surface of the gums
Autoimmune diseases often begin calmly, and the mouth, especially the gums and inner cheeks, can act as their early canvas. Conditions such as lupus, Pemphigus Vulgaris and Lichen Planus can cause peeling, blisters and exemplary white lesions. These are not signs of poor oral hygiene. These are signs of impaired immunity regulation. A thorough dentist can catch them before more systemic damage will occur.
5. Recurrent thrush – this is not just a local infection
Oral candidiasis – commonly known as thrush – is easy to treat and just fired, but when it is repeated, it often reflects a deeper imbalance. This can indicate uncontrolled diabetes supplied immunity or current chemotherapy. In such cases, the mouth is not just a place of infection. This is a signal of physiological stress. Recognizing that the signal early can change the course of care.
Dr. Vidi Bhanusheli discovered: “In the health care system, where chronic diseases are often diagnosed late, the mouth offers an advantage. It speaks early. It speaks visually. Increasingly, with the help of tools that work on the II, you can read with unprecedented accuracy and speed, but recognition is still beginning with awareness.”
So, if something in the mouth does not look and feels correct, do not wait for it to become urgent. This may already be important.
Note for readers: This article is intended only for information purposes rather than to replace professional medical advice. Always seek the advice of a doctor with any medical issues.
