Dentists can tell a lot about your overall health just by looking at your mouth. For example, they can detect signs of diabetes, HIV, and even cancer from your mouth. The mouth is often referred to as the "window to the body" because it can provide clues to a person's overall health. Dentists are trained to recognize changes or abnormalities in the mouth that may indicate underlying health conditions. For example, people with diabetes may have dry mouth or gum disease, while people with HIV may develop oral thrush or other infections in the mouth.
