can periodontal gum disease or bleeding gums and tartar buildup cause liver problems later in life?

Answer 1

Don't know about the liver but I know there is a correlation between that and heart disease. I had my gums scraped and bleeding has stopped. I get teeth cleaned every 3 months. If your gums are bleeding, get it done because it's not going to get better..... and you'll feel a lot better too.

Answer 2

That's a very good question, and I have wondered the same things regarding that. The short answer is that in the last 10 years dental researchers have found positive correlations between periodontal disease and other systemic conditions including heart disease. It does appear that the periodontal disease contributes to these other systemic conditions. The hypothesized mechanism is bacteria from the gums are introduced into the bloodstream when the gums have broken down (periodontal disease). The bacteria in the blood stream contribute to other processes, for example, plaque formations (it is known that bacteria contribute to plaque formations, though I'm not sure that they have proven that dental bacteria can contribute... I think that's part of the theory as to why periodontal disease contributes to systemic disease). Flossing will prevent interproximal caries, but it is less likely by itself to prevent periodontal disease. To prevent periodontal disease, it is recommended that you see a dental hygienist at least once every six months in order to reduce plaque and calculus that accumulate under the gums (which cannot be cleaned with flossing or brushing adequately ).

Answer 3

No,gum disease,bleeding gums and tartar buildup can not cause liver disease.
Being an alcoholic or drug user who is in denial can cause liver disease.
As a recovering alcoholic I can tell you that somewhere in my little pea brain I thought that if I took care of my health otherwise I thought no one would suspect that I had a drinking problem.
I took care of my pap smears,my breast exams,my chest xrays and my dental health but rarely had yrly physical exams for fear that they would draw blood and do the physical poking and proding and find that my liver was doing the diddy wah diddy. . .
I thought that with all of my medical experience and knowledge I would know if my liver was in trouble and even in the end before I quit drinking I did notice that it was somewhat tender but I still ignored it.
I celebrate 10+yrs of sobriety and I am here to tell you,while you might think you are fooling people,there are people out there that aren't as easy to fool and in the end. . the only person you are fooling is yourself.

Answer 4

I don't know but I do know they are saying that gum disease is causing infections in the heart and that they are finding the same bacteria in people that have died from heart disease. so, my guess would be that it could cause liver problems. I mean an infection in the gums can be passed on to the brain also. People with abcesses have had infections in their brains and died from that so it is not an impossible or far fetched idea to me. The liver filters everything that enters the bloodstream so, why not?

Answer 5

yes,your body is a complete system connected to every part.Breakdown in one part has consequences in the whole.If this a problem you are experiencing you should see a Naturapath MD.

Answer 6

this can cause all kinds of problems with your heart and other organs.It also gives you foul smelling breath and causes you to loose your teeth.you need to see a dentist and listen to him.

Answer 7

speaking of hepatitis? doubtful. as for other ailments of the liver? yes, diabetes is one.
other than that, the heart could be affected.

Answer 8

i don't think so but you can ask your dentist.