Unhealthy teeth – unhealthy body
Caries can cause problems such as:
- tooth destruction, leading to complete loss
- inflammation of the tooth pulp (the innervated part of the tooth), resulting in pain and tissue necrosis
- infecting other teeth
Missing teeth can cause:
- headaches
- taste disorders
- hearing disorders
- oral cavity sensory disturbances (burning sensation of the tongue)
- bone atrophy
- loss of adjacent teeth
- digestive problems
- vitamin deficiency
- allergies
- weight gain
Gum problems bleeding from the gums is a sign of gum inflammation, which can lead to gingival pockets and periodontal disease. Consequences of not treating this condition include:
- diabetes
- atherosclerosis
- cardiovascular diseases
- strokes
- glomerulonephritis
- perinatal pathologies (prematurity, miscarriages, low birth weight)
Peridontal inflammation resulting from untreated or improperly treated teeth, can lead to:
- diabetes
- atherosclerosis
- local bone atrophy
- glomerulonephritis
- endocarditis
- sinusitis
- perinatal pathologies (prematurity, miscarriages, low birth weight)
- eye, brain diseases and meningitis
- immune system disorders
Poor hygiene and tartar build-up can lead to:
- caries
- gingivitis
- peridontal diseases
- diabetes
- atherosclerosis
- cardiovascular diseases
- myocardial infarction
- stroke
Dental prophylaxis is the key to healthy teeth and a healthy body!
Based on:
“Wpływ zębopochodnych ognisk infekcji na choroby innych narządów – przegląd piśmiennictwa” Iwona Niedzielska, Daria Wziątek-Kucznik
“Stomatologia holistycznie i interdyscyplinarnie” Gazeta Lekarska, 25 maja 2015 r. and other.