India, April 24 -- While regular dental check-ups should be a part of regular health checks, it is not a rule that is popularly followed. And that might lead to one being left unaware of the signs of overall health issues that dentists may be able to identify.

Taking to Instagram on April 23, Dr Mark Burhenne, a San Francisco-based dentist with four decades of experience, shared that some signs in the mouth can indicate the risk of colorectal cancer. The colon is the first and longest part of the large intestine, and the rectum begins in the last few inches. They are connected to the mouth via the oesophagus.

"If your dentist only checks for cavities, they're missing something your gastroenterologist would want to know about," shared Dr...