My brother in law has rotting teeth and said that if he don't get them all pulled and get dentures that the dentist gave him six months to live! Can you die if your teeth aren't pulled?? I thought this sounded crazy but wanted to check thanks!!
2006-07-03 04:47:53 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Dental
Actually, if your teeth are rotten enough, they can infect your bloodstream, poisoning your system. Take the dentists words to heart.
2006-07-03 04:49:30 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I suppose that if they got infected and the infection spread to his brain, he could in fact die. However, to be sure, check with a dentist and even his dentist if you can. It sounds as though he is trying to get you to pay for the removal of his rotting teeth and his dentures as well. That would be a nice thing to do IF he is telling the truth, but I sure would check with a dentist first.
I hope this helps.
2006-07-03 04:52:45 · answer #2 · answered by No one 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, teeth that are badly infected can cause a person to die. You don't want to mess around with that. Good luck
2006-07-03 05:47:36 · answer #3 · answered by justine 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If your teeth are severely infected you can die if it is not treated. The infection can poison your system, it is very serious, bacteria and infection in the mouth can cause all kinds of medical problems it is nothing to mess with.
2006-07-03 08:23:42 · answer #4 · answered by jojo8 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
sure can. infections can get all in there and then it attacks. Since you don't know exactly where the infection is coming from, you cant really stop it. Gum issues are also related to heart failure. Just remember everything is connected inside you, if one thing breaks, chances are others will follow soon.
good luck to your brother in law, tell him to get a lot of Novocaine :)
2006-07-03 04:51:30 · answer #5 · answered by rollieoolie 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No of course you can't die if your teeth are rotting! My grandpa had also rotting teeth, but they all fell out themselves, not pulled out. He already passed away, but that's because he had lung cancer.
2006-07-03 04:50:05 · answer #6 · answered by ♥ Chelsea Blue ♥ 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not that i know of..........i've had 12 teeth pulled.........people in my family have had some of those problems ...but u can't die from that
2006-07-03 04:51:24 · answer #7 · answered by pink_luver 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
ye if teeths gets roten than it may create poison in the jaws and might cause cancer. its better to consult the doctor. ani waiz if u need more solution than please email me at dexter18in@yahoo.com
2006-07-03 05:20:25 · answer #8 · answered by dexter18in 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes it is true
2006-07-03 04:52:03 · answer #9 · answered by Firefly 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋