Can tooth or gum infections impact the health of your entire body?

Question

Hi there. I have had a dramatic plunge in my health recently and my doctor has diagnosed me on separate occasions with a sinus infection, a throat infection, and a chest infection. When he finally put me on antibiotics I noticed a few of my teeth went numb and I realised that it wasn’t that they were numb is was that they just weren’t hurting any more. While I got better very quickly, before the course of antibiotics ran out the symptoms all returned again. This time I was aware of my teeth hurting. Is it possible that this infection in my teeth could have caused all the other symptoms in my body?
Rather then going back to my doctor again and almost single handedly put his kids through private school with the charges, I’ve made an appointment with my dentist for next week. More money I know, but do you think it could really be whats wrong with me?

Answer 1

Absolutely!! Studies have shown a link between heart disease, high blood pressure and cholestorol and gum disease and infection in the mouth. There have actually been reported cases of people who had periodontal disease getting gum treatment and they found that they didn't have to be on blood pressure medication any longer. Look at it this way. If a person went to their doctor with scurvy, most doctors would treat the person for the symptoms that they were having, instead of treating the disease: giving them an orange. It is so simple.

Answer 2

Your answer is that problems with your gingiva/gums can lead to sympathetic(rest of the body) health problems. However, in this instance I don't believe your oral health is the main cause of your sinus problems. When you took the antibiotics your sinuses became less inflamed and didn't affect your oral cavity as much as before the treatment. In turn, these antibiotics could have helped clear the bacteria in your gums as well. Since the pain in your mouth has returned it is proof that systemic antibiotics will not help your periodontal problem. I recommend scheduling a visit to the dentist and asking about periodontal treatment..hopefully a non-surgical type such as scaling, root planing, or Local delivery chemotherapeutic agents. This should clear up your problems in the mouth...maybe with your sinuses as well...but, the odds are that there is another underlying problem. final answer is...looks like you have a sinus problem and some inflammed gums..good luck

Answer 3

The original sourse could be something else, or it can be the teeth. One thing is sertain now - you HAVE to take care of yor teeth. Infected tooth can affect the whole body. I mean, you have all these bacteria partying around right next to your brain!

Some people I know said they ALWAYS run a fever when they have an infected tooth.

Visiting a dentist is sertainly a good decision.

Answer 4

Yes, I think it is possible that some of it can be linked to your teeth. However, sinus problems can appear to be related to your teeth due to the sinus cavities and their location. I had that happen to me and the dentist took xrays and checked my teeth...they were fine. It was my sinuses. Sometimes I need a double dose of meds for my sinus infections, or a stronger medicine. Good luck!

Answer 5

Yes when you swallow poisons from your mouth go through out your system, poor dental work is the main cause of a lot of discomforts, you can gargle with 50/50 peroxide and water to kill some of the infection until you go back to your dentist.

Answer 6

YES! Infected Teeth can cause illness in the rest of your body.

Answer 7

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Answer 8

tooth & gum infections are bad for your heart