Not many people look forward to a trip to their dentist – but as well as spotting tooth decay and gum disease, it could actually save your life.
“What most people don’t know is your dentist can be your first line of defence in spotting symptoms of wider health problems in the rest of the body,” says Neil Sikka, a dentist at Bupa Dental Care.
So what are the red flags you should always be on the lookout for?
