Broken Tooth and Infection
Different diseases that come from tooth infections:
1. From caries to generalized infection
2. Dental problems can cause serious health problems
3. Prevention to avoid dental problems
You certainly know it, because you have been told enough, oral health is very important. Poorly cleaned and poorly maintained teeth promote the development of cavities, the appearance of abscesses and gum infections and even tooth loss. However, the consequences of poor hygiene can be much more serious, since a dental infection can lead to complications that can endanger the life of the affected person. It is therefore very important to wash your teeth properly, especially if you have dental implants.
From caries to generalized infection
The first risk presented by a bad or untreated broken tooth is that it can turn into a source of infection. Periodontal diseases caused by aggressive bacteria lead to inflammation and create an infectious pocket. A poorly treated cavity will thus evolve into a toothache, then into a necrosis of the dental pulp, it is therefore essential to consult a dentist quickly. This necrosis is usually painful, but it can especially extend to the bone and progress for months or even years. This infection can even spread through the bloodstream and affect the entire body to cause sepsis, which can be life-threatening if not treated quickly.
Dental problems can cause serious health problems
Several studies have shown that dental problems could be responsible or play an aggravating role in many other pathologies. Dental infections do not just attack your teeth, so it is best to consult a dentist.
Tooth infections have a detrimental effect on diabetes and blood sugar control, since eliminating oral infections allows people to better manage their diabetes by having an easier time controlling their blood sugar.
- Risk during pregnancy, we now know that chronic gingival inflammation can have harmful consequences on the course of pregnancy and even increases the risk of premature delivery.
- Dental infections can also cause brain abscesses, strokes and neurological sclerosis. Researchers have even succeeded in demonstrating that there is a link between tooth loss and a decline in intellectual performance.
- The appearance of rheumatism and polyarthritis, but also the triggering of hip prosthesis infection are very often directly related to dental infections. It is also advisable for athletes who suffer from chronic tendonitis to have a rigorous dental check-up carried out, in order to identify and treat any possible source of infection.
Prevention to avoid dental problems
To avoid dental infections, it is essential to have impeccable dental hygiene and above all to have the teeth regularly checked and maintained. Moreover, the need for impeccable hygiene is even more important if you have dental implants.
However, the seriousness of the checks can only be guaranteed by regular visits to the dentist. This prevention must make it possible to ensure the viability of the real teeth for as long as possible, because, as soon as the dentist is obliged to devitalize a tooth, the risks of infections increase considerably. Moreover, to reduce the risks, it is preferable to contact a real dental surgery professional as soon as you need more intensive and invasive care.