Can anything dealing with teeth cause death?!


Question: Can anything dealing with teeth cause death?
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Pretty rare but you could get an infection.



There recently was a study of people who died of heart attacks and stroke with no previous symptoms. It found that a large percentage of them had bacteria in their blood stream that is usually found only under your gums in your mouth. I have been doing research on this subject, because my dad died at 57 and his brother at 48. Both died of a stroke, a clotting of the carotid artery in their necks. I asked my dentist and he said that could have been the cause. I am now under the care of a periodontist who specializes in the care of gums.



Tooth decay was the leading cause of death a hundred and thirty years ago which is why there was such a big boom in dental care during this period so yeah tooth abscesses and infections can kill you.



Investigate;
1)Ludwig' Angina
2)Space Infections- Dental, Submandibular, Pharyngeal

Yes, sadly people die every year from dental infections!



Gum disease could lead to heart disease and stroke



Nah, its unheard of!



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