Dentist warns of red flag sign in mouth that could predict strokes [Video]

An expert warned that your mouth health could indicate a risk for heart problems (Image: Getty Images)

Heart health is a huge problem in the UK, with cardiovascular disease accounting for around a quarter of all deaths every year. And globally it is the leading cause of deaths, accounting for around 18 million fatalities every year.

This includes conditions and diseases such as coronary heart disease, which can lead to heart failure and heart attacks, strokes and peripheral arterial disease.

If not caught early and treated, cardiovascular disease can prove fatal. Therefore, spotting any warning signs is vital.

Some of the signs of heart disease are fairly well known, such as chest pain. However, others are less so.

According to an expert, one warning sign of heart problems can appear in an unlikely place – the mouth.

A dentist revealed that a sign in your mouth could be a key signifier of potential heart trouble.

Speaking on the Zoe podcastDr …