6 Scary Things Your Teeth Say About Your Overall Health

Vitamin D deficiency

Unfortunately, people who avoid the sun, have lactose intolerance, or follow a vegan diet are more likely to suffer from vitamin D deficiency. This type of vitamin is essential for your body to work properly, as it helps fix calcium. Calcium is also crucial for strong bones and dental health. 

So, if you notice that your teeth are in poor condition, you have cavities and experience gum pain, inflammation and infection, it may be a sign that you have vitamin D deficiency. 

In fact, gum disease and vitamin D deficiency can also lead to type 2 diabetes, reported a study published in BMJ Open Diabetes Research & Care.