Can rotten teeth affect your liver?

A new study from Queen’s University Belfast has found that people with poor oral health are more likely to develop liver cancer. The investigation involved over 450,000 people across the UK and discovered that failing to look after your teeth and gums can make you up to 75\% more likely to develop cancer of the liver.

Can tooth infection cause kidney problems?

Studies have shown that over time this colony of gum bacteria can spread to other organs of the body such as the heart and kidneys and can cause life threatening infections of those vital organs.

What kind of health problems can bad teeth cause?

Here are some common and serious health problems caused by bad oral health:

• Cardiovascular Disease. Having poor oral health puts a person at risk for heart disease.
• Dementia. Poor oral health can affect the brain.
• Respiratory Infections.
• Diabetes.
• Pregnancy Complications.
• Infertility.
• Erectile Dysfunction.
• Cancer.

Can tooth infection spread to liver?

The bacteria that cause periodontitis increases the level of inflammation in the body, and dental health researchers believe that this inflammation causes the liver to become damaged, and ultimately fail.

What teeth are connected to what organs?

Incisors and canine teeth are on meridians that connect to the kidney, liver, and gallbladder. The meridians from bicuspids and molars are to the large intestine and stomach. signal problems with the lymphatic system and reproductive organs.

Can decayed teeth make you sick?

If a cavity is not drilled and filled in an early stage, bacteria can enter the pulp of the tooth, leading to infection and pain. This abscess, or collection of pus, can spread into the bone, making your whole body ill. Symptoms of decay include tooth sensitivity, pain when you bite or chew and dark spots on teeth.

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