February 19, 2014 Reading time ~ 1 min Number of reads: 12993
The endocrine background is tuned by the glands of internal secretion, which regulate the performance of the body. The most common disorders are diabetes mellitus, thyroid malfunctions. They are directly related to diseases of the teeth and oral mucosa. The earlier they are detected, the better the chances of keeping the teeth healthy.
Toxic goiter is a common thyroid disorder. With this diagnosis, dental patients are diagnosed with changes in the hard tissues of the teeth (caries), especially in the vestibular (near the gum) area.
In hypothyroidism, the patient visually has swelling of the eyelids, thickening of the lips, and multiple caries.
In diabetes mellitus, inflammation in the mouth increases depending on the duration of the disease and when sudden spikes in sugar readings are present. The earliest symptom of diabetes mellitus is dry mouth. See an endocrinologist if this symptom occurs or if you have frequent cavities.
Teeth, like a mirror, help you realize that there are problems that are not yet felt.