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FEIGN · 09-28-2004, 04:19 AM

I hope this thread is still active.

I was hoping someone could tell me what (if any) are the possible health related problems associated with untreated severe tooth decay?

For example: Can severe tooth decay, if left untreated, contribute to other ailments such as stomach or duodenal ulcers, fibromyalgia like symptoms, chronic fatigue, chronic pain, menstrual problems, or anything else.

I greatly appreciate any and all comments.

Thank you,

eribrav · 09-28-2004, 04:37 PM

Untreated severe tooth decay can cause lots of problems.

The risk of developing systemic infections is one. Bacteria can escape the infected tissue and cause infections elsewhere, in dangerous places like the valves of the heart. That's life threatening.

Chronic pain can result from any untreated pain.

Untreated decay often causes changes in a persons diet. They may stop eating meat, and difficult to chew grains. That can cause a general decline in health, as well as anemia and other problems from malnutrition.

There is also a developing linkage between chronic inflammation from tooth decay and heart attacks. The inflammatory process seems to be linked to accelerated blockage of arteries.

So why do you ask?

thingstodo · 09-29-2004, 03:10 AM

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Originally Posted by eribrav

Untreated severe tooth decay can cause lots of problems.

The risk of developing systemic infections is one. Bacteria can escape the infected tissue and cause infections elsewhere, in dangerous places like the valves of the heart. That's life threatening.

Chronic pain can result from any untreated pain.

Untreated decay often causes changes in a persons diet. They may stop eating meat, and difficult to chew grains. That can cause a general decline in health, as well as anemia and other problems from malnutrition.

There is also a developing linkage between chronic inflammation from tooth decay and heart attacks. The inflammatory process seems to be linked to accelerated blockage of arteries.

So why do you ask?

Not only that, but what about the bad breath, not to mention gangrene????

Dentists now have great ways to treat people. Gas is a wonderful thing and yo won't care what is going on, especially with a walkman playing!

Rodney · 09-29-2004, 11:57 AM

What everyone else said. The general opinion in the articles I've read is that serious infections in your mouth -- and that's what untreated decay is -- can seriously affect the rest of the body and can potentially lead to a number of disorders which, on first blush, wouldn't seem to be related. I mean, it's an infection: it's producing both bacteria and bacterial toxins, AKA poisons. How could the rest of your body not be affected?

hokieian · 10-01-2004, 11:26 AM

I'm not a dentist, but I am a microbiologist (6 months away from a Ph.D.). Bacteria festering in your mouth can have severe effects on other parts of your body that can be fatal in the worst cases. As others have said, heart disease and sepsis are main concerns (other than the obvious).

If this is a problem you have personally, get it taken care of immediately.

superiorrain · 10-07-2004, 01:39 AM

It's serious stuff. After getting an infection at the root of my tooth i'm now finding out about what happens. I have been lucky that i had no pain from this but thats because i have already had the nerve taken out of that tooth. The only thing that alerted me to the problem other than my dentist was random deafness in my right ear (same side as the infection).

I have now found out that the infection has gone into the jawbone. As everyone else has said the infection gets into your blood stream and can cause other problems. I hope it doesn't get that far for me, i'm off the hospital to have dental surgery next week to have the infection removed. Getting it removed is no easy task, as i have already said the infection is in the jawbone this means scraping out the infection from it. Cut open gums, drilling and blood doesn't sound like a nice day for me.

My advice sort out dental problems before they get that far.

wish me good luck - one week today i should be infection free.

Neptune · 10-07-2004, 03:19 AM

I have 2 things to say:

1. OUCH!!!
2. Good luck dude.

Sounds like a horrible operation to go through, but you will be in good hands

thingstodo · 10-09-2004, 05:09 AM

Surgeons are pretty good these days. Much better than opening up your gut or something. At least you won't have muscles to grow back. Keep us posted.

MSD · 10-10-2004, 11:14 PM

Decay lets in bacteria and other nasty stuff. Think about how close your upper teeth are to your brain. See where I'm going with this?

superiorrain · 10-17-2004, 01:49 PM

Well the recovery is nearly over. The operation was a success now just have a few stiches on my come to keep that nice hole closed. One week should be back to almost full strength and 5 months down the line i'll be fully healed.

couldn't be happier. would have been nice if it didn't need to be done but i guess thats just life.

09-28-2004, 04:19 AM	#1 (permalink)
FEIGN Upright Location: NEW JERSEY	Untreated severe tooth decay I hope this thread is still active. I was hoping someone could tell me what (if any) are the possible health related problems associated with untreated severe tooth decay? For example: Can severe tooth decay, if left untreated, contribute to other ailments such as stomach or duodenal ulcers, fibromyalgia like symptoms, chronic fatigue, chronic pain, menstrual problems, or anything else. I greatly appreciate any and all comments. Thank you, __________________ Remember, where ever you go, there you are.

10-09-2004, 05:09 AM	#8 (permalink)
thingstodo A Storm Is Coming Location: The Great White North	Surgeons are pretty good these days. Much better than opening up your gut or something. At least you won't have muscles to grow back. Keep us posted. __________________ If you're wringing your hands you can't roll up your shirt sleeves. Stangers have the best candy.

09-28-2004, 04:37 PM	#2 (permalink)
eribrav Junkie Location: upstate NY	Untreated severe tooth decay can cause lots of problems. The risk of developing systemic infections is one. Bacteria can escape the infected tissue and cause infections elsewhere, in dangerous places like the valves of the heart. That's life threatening. Chronic pain can result from any untreated pain. Untreated decay often causes changes in a persons diet. They may stop eating meat, and difficult to chew grains. That can cause a general decline in health, as well as anemia and other problems from malnutrition. There is also a developing linkage between chronic inflammation from tooth decay and heart attacks. The inflammatory process seems to be linked to accelerated blockage of arteries. So why do you ask?

09-29-2004, 11:57 AM	#4 (permalink)
Rodney Observant Ruminant Location: Rich Wannabe Hippie Town	What everyone else said. The general opinion in the articles I've read is that serious infections in your mouth -- and that's what untreated decay is -- can seriously affect the rest of the body and can potentially lead to a number of disorders which, on first blush, wouldn't seem to be related. I mean, it's an infection: it's producing both bacteria and bacterial toxins, AKA poisons. How could the rest of your body not be affected?

10-01-2004, 11:26 AM	#5 (permalink)
hokieian Crazy Location: Saratoga Springs, NY	I'm not a dentist, but I am a microbiologist (6 months away from a Ph.D.). Bacteria festering in your mouth can have severe effects on other parts of your body that can be fatal in the worst cases. As others have said, heart disease and sepsis are main concerns (other than the obvious). If this is a problem you have personally, get it taken care of immediately.

10-07-2004, 01:39 AM	#6 (permalink)
superiorrain Psycho Location: London	It's serious stuff. After getting an infection at the root of my tooth i'm now finding out about what happens. I have been lucky that i had no pain from this but thats because i have already had the nerve taken out of that tooth. The only thing that alerted me to the problem other than my dentist was random deafness in my right ear (same side as the infection). I have now found out that the infection has gone into the jawbone. As everyone else has said the infection gets into your blood stream and can cause other problems. I hope it doesn't get that far for me, i'm off the hospital to have dental surgery next week to have the infection removed. Getting it removed is no easy task, as i have already said the infection is in the jawbone this means scraping out the infection from it. Cut open gums, drilling and blood doesn't sound like a nice day for me. My advice sort out dental problems before they get that far. wish me good luck - one week today i should be infection free.

10-07-2004, 03:19 AM	#7 (permalink)
Neptune Tilted Location: Sydney Australia	I have 2 things to say: 1. OUCH!!! 2. Good luck dude. Sounds like a horrible operation to go through, but you will be in good hands

10-10-2004, 11:14 PM	#9 (permalink)
MSD The sky calls to us ... Super Moderator Location: CT	Decay lets in bacteria and other nasty stuff. Think about how close your upper teeth are to your brain. See where I'm going with this?

10-17-2004, 01:49 PM	#10 (permalink)
superiorrain Psycho Location: London	Well the recovery is nearly over. The operation was a success now just have a few stiches on my come to keep that nice hole closed. One week should be back to almost full strength and 5 months down the line i'll be fully healed. couldn't be happier. would have been nice if it didn't need to be done but i guess thats just life.