cancer, heart disease, diabetes, arthritis, stroke, kidney disease, high blood pressure and depression were more likely than people who did not have these conditions to: experience toothache; be uncomfortable with their oral appearance; avoid certain foods due to oral health problems; ave inadequate dentition (making it difficult to chew food); and experience orofacial pain (pain in the mouth and/or face). 'Among people with a chronic condition, those who had experienced a stroke had easily the highest average number of missing teeth, and were by far most likely to have inadequate dentition and to avoid some foods due to oral problems,' Professor Roberts-Thomson said. About Parenthub Parenthub is a free online resource for Australian parents. Parenthub provides current and relevant parenting and health information and is also home to a secure social network. Information is designed to support that provided by your health professional and never to replace it. For more information, see About us