Apparently, untreated tooth decay can be the source of the appearance and development of various diseases and other diseases in the human body.
Therefore, the current question is: Can dental caries cause other serious diseases?
Please, answer, comments. I invite you to the discussion.
Yes, the most important bacterial spread in the blood and recorded cases of atherosclerosis and high risk of CVS problems and the most serious cases registered for patients with diabetes
It depends on what you mean by (serious). Anyhow, dental caries could be related to periodontitis which correlates with increased CVS diseases and has a bidirectional relation to diabetes.
The underlying cause of dental caries , poor oral hygiene, could lead also to other chronic illnesses.
Dental caries is associated with increased incidence of atherosclerosis, which
in turn results in an increased risk of coronary artery disease & strokes.See:
Glodny et al,The occurrence of dental caries is associated with atherosclerosis.
Clinics (San Paulo). 2013 Jul:68 (7): 946-953.
Other good references are: Ling & Tao, Dental Caries & Systemic Diseases.
Springer Link pp129-155. They also mention Diabetes, head and neck cancer,
immune system disease, child growth, and kidney disease, as associated with
caries.
Respiratory disease is also relayed to caries, in a review by Dr. Deborah Cole.
https://www.dhsv.org.au/news/news-stories/dental-decay-linked-to chronic-disease; and there is a possible connection with low birth weight.
All the best, Alan Coulson
Yes, the most important bacterial spread in the blood and recorded cases of atherosclerosis and high risk of CVS problems and the most serious cases registered for patients with diabetes
Oral health is about so much more than just the health of the mouth, teeth, and gums. Because the mouth is a primary entryway into the body, poor oral health can have negative consequences for the entire body. Teeth that ache, gums that bleed, and breath that smells bad are all indicators of poor oral health. Bacteria from the mouth can easily get into the bloodstream and cause infection and inflammation wherever it spreads. It is important to practice good oral hygiene and to see a dentist regularly in order to avoid serious risk to the body’s overall health.
Yes, the human mouth is filled with bacteria, if you add that dental cavities/caries are most of the times hand in hand with poor hygiene...
Yes it can .. in immunocompromised ..it can be so disastrous .. bacteria can lead to sepsis any time
Dental caries may cause serious diseases, such as immune system disease, head and neck cancer, cardiovascular disease and kidney diseases.
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