As a devoted parent, you love your child no matter what. Regardless of what they look like, you’ll always love to see them smile. But that doesn’t mean their teeth are perfect. While most kids have 20 primary teeth and 32 permanent ones, some do not. Many require orthodontic treatment or fillings, others experience more rare oral health problems or genetic disorders, which is another important reason to visit the dentist often. To learn more about a few of these rare conditions, keep reading the content below!

During your routine dental appointment, your dentist says something unexpected. They tell you that your gums are infected and that this disease could be contributing to your health issues (high blood pressure, being overweight, trouble managing blood sugar levels, etc.). You’d expect to hear this kind of talk from a medical doctor, but how can a seemingly simple oral problem affect your metabolism or lead to metabolic syndrome?

First, you need to understand these conditions and why they can lead to serious trouble!