10/21/2026
Have you ever wondered if your teen’s oral health could reveal more about their overall health and well-being? According to a new report from the American Academy of Pediatrics, a teen’s mouth, teeth, and gums may offer important clues about potential health concerns, including eating disorders, smoking, substance use, and sexually transmitted infections. Read the article to learn why oral health checks can play an important role in protecting teens’ overall health.
You can tell a lot about your teen from their oral health, says a new American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) report.Many teenage health problems — eating disorders, smoking, drug use, sexually transmitted diseases — can be uncovered by examining their mouth, teeth and gums, the AAP says in a clini...