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Can Tooth Decay And Cavities Cause Heart Attacks?

Four years ago I survived The Widowmaker. I've been eating a plant-based diet since then and my cholesterol numbers have been great (total cholesterol is at 101). Today I found out I have some gum issues and tooth decay that has resulted in two cavities. Can this mess in my mouth deposit enough plaque and bacteria in my system to cause another heart attack?
Tue, 8 Jul 2014
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Dentist, Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery,  's  Response
Thanks for your query, I have gone through your query.
The gum infection or tooth infection can cause cardiac issues like infective endocarditis. Millions of microorganisms are there in the oral cavity that can be transferred to the cardivascular system either through the blood or circulation.
Consult a oral physician and get the gums cleaned and tooth restored. When the infection of gum and tooth cause the cardiac issues, why you want to take chance. get it treated as early as possible.
I hope my answer will help you, take care.

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Dentist,  Dr. Anshumala Singh's  Response
Hello and welcome.
Thanks for sharing your concern.

Tooth decay can cause many problems like bad odor and gum diseases.Upon inflammation and infection gum tissues bleed.In that cases bacterias and other microbes might get dislodged and reach the heart,where they can cause severe infection and blockage.

It is not seen commonly but bad oral hygiene can definitely cause this phenomenon.Therefore please do not pose yourself to any kind of risk .Its better to see your dentist and get the cavities restored.

Hope it helps.
Thanks.
Takecare
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Can Tooth Decay And Cavities Cause Heart Attacks?

Thanks for your query, I have gone through your query. The gum infection or tooth infection can cause cardiac issues like infective endocarditis. Millions of microorganisms are there in the oral cavity that can be transferred to the cardivascular system either through the blood or circulation. Consult a oral physician and get the gums cleaned and tooth restored. When the infection of gum and tooth cause the cardiac issues, why you want to take chance. get it treated as early as possible. I hope my answer will help you, take care.