My best friend has REALLY bad teeth, most have already rotted out. The ones that are left are no more than little stubs. I keep trying to get her to go to the dentist to get something done but she claims cost and embarrassment is holding her back. Can't bad teeth lead to other health problems? What can be done to fix her teeth now that they are in this condition?
2006-06-08 19:27:21 · 8 answers · asked by adagia27 4 in Health ➔ Dental
If her teeth are as bad as you are saying, she probably also has periodontal disease.
And, yes. Periodontal disease can lead to other health problems. Cardiovascular diseases such as strokes and heart diseases are some, and women with periodontal disease are more likely to give birth to low weight babies.
Someone above me mentioned that your friend may need implants. More than likely, if she is unable to care for her teeth, she will not be a candidate for implants. A dentist will want to see that she can take care of her mouth before he even thinks about implants.
She needs to see the dentist, and possibly a periodontist. Poor oral health can most definitely lead to poor physical health.
2006-06-08 19:39:46 · answer #1 · answered by chilerin 3 · 5⤊ 0⤋
uncared for teeth definitely lead to other health problems. that's why it's so maddening that dental care isn't included in so many health plans or in medicaid or medicare for people. bad teeth cause infections that can move into other parts of the body. blood poisoning can result and many other problems. the best place to get a clear answer is from a dentist. if you call your dentist or a friend's trusted dentist, he or she will explain the risks.
if her teeth are that far gone, dentures will be the result. you cannot treat teeth once they have rotted out and are falling out. the gums are most likely in bad shape also.
there are usually dental schools in larger cities at unversities or somewhere who treat people for about a third of the cost of a dentist in private practice.
also, call your local health department and ask for advice.
2006-06-08 19:35:30 · answer #2 · answered by layobro7 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Decay doesn't lead to other health problems directly but it can indirectly. What sort of diet does you friend have? This is more of a concern when it comes to general health. The longer your friend puts off having treatment the worse her condition will become and the more it will cost her to fix her teeth.
2006-06-08 23:27:58 · answer #3 · answered by mickeymaz 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If your teeth are rotting out it is due to an infection somewhere. and this infection can spread to other places in your body. Also, it can effect your attitude, and lead to depression, if you don't want to smile. i would strongly recomend getting dentures, or if she still has some teeth still left, getting veneers. This sounds really sad, sorry for her.
2006-06-08 19:32:19 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes,definitely will lead toother health problems.Better to consult a good dentist immideately. None can help except a good dentist.
2006-06-08 19:33:31 · answer #5 · answered by sa 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, she has to see a dentist,though it almost seems too late.decayed teeth can lead to brain infection,if it goes on long enough, and will generally cause much pain.
2006-06-08 19:32:55 · answer #6 · answered by swamp angel 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Dentures or dental implants at this point, but implants are pricy.
Bad teeth can lead to a HOST of very serious problems, including heart damage.
Please encourage her to get help right away...
2006-06-08 19:32:20 · answer #7 · answered by iam1funnychick 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
my dentist told me that gum disease can commonly be linked to heart,kidney,liver,disease and a couple other i cant remember but they are common types
2006-06-08 19:42:49 · answer #8 · answered by Miami 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋