On the TV show "Everybody Hates Chris", a character that stole candy from all the kids on Halloween was to have died two years later from gingivitus, as said by the narrator (Chris Rock). I know its a comedy show, but is there any truth in this?
2006-10-15 18:08:09 · 9 answers · asked by vertigorobot 1 in Health ➔ Dental
The infection can go into your bloodstream, causing inflammation in your body. If it hits the right organs at the right time, yes, in the long run it can kill you. This is why regular dental cleanings, daily flossing and brushing is important.
2006-10-16 02:01:56 · answer #1 · answered by Jennifer L 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Actually, poor oral hygiene can cause serious infections, even to fatal heart infections (carditis, myocarditis, pericarditis, etc.). This is because the inflammation and infection makes it more likely that the bacteria can go into the bloodstream and cause a systemic infection through the blood (septicemia).
2006-10-16 01:24:03 · answer #2 · answered by fightintxaggie98 3 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Nah, it gives you stinky *** breath. Gingivitis is an infection of the gum tissue, if it spreads which is very unlikely then it could harm you, but with antibiotics & some dental treatment it can be prevented from spreading.
2006-10-16 01:13:03 · answer #3 · answered by Lami 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Untreated gingivitis can progress to periodontitis, a much more serious form of gum disease. Periodontitis can cause tooth loss and may even increase your risk of heart attack and stroke. What's more, women with periodontitis are far more likely to give birth to premature babies than women with healthy gums are.
2006-10-16 01:17:12 · answer #4 · answered by 99CLOUD99 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
in theory yes. but not gingivitis. i would say advanced periodontitis. maybe germs can get into the blood stream and cause a heart attack
2006-10-16 03:56:42 · answer #5 · answered by Raul 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
not but it can give serius problems in your mouth like loosing your theeth if it gets so bad, the best thing is to visit the odontology,
2006-10-16 01:17:26 · answer #6 · answered by ingridgott 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Yes, it can cause a lifethreating infection
2006-10-16 01:09:23 · answer #7 · answered by Evan C 2 · 3⤊ 1⤋
NO! Go see Your dental Hygienist! SOON!!
2006-10-16 01:10:17 · answer #8 · answered by J. Charles 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Wasn't he one of those ancient Greeks?... I think he's dead dude.
2006-10-16 01:12:01 · answer #9 · answered by Dustin S 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋