When was the last time you went to the dentist for a checkup?

You may want to do it sooner than later.

Here are five health conditions your dentist can spot just by looking at your mouth, according to the NY Post:

• Cancer  Oral cancer can show up as red or white lesions on your tongue, or on the soft tissue near the back of your mouth.
• Anemia  If your gums are too pale, you might be anemic.
• Stress  Grinding your teeth can be a sign of stress which can cause high blood pressure and other health conditions.
• Osteoporosis  Gum disease and tooth loss can be early signs so your dentist might look at old X-rays to see if you’ve lost any bone density in your jaw.
• Diabetes.  A dry mouth, receding gums, and excessive bleeding can be early warning signs. 

Oh…and they’ll check your teeth, too…well worth the visit!