Decaying teeth cause other health issues?

nh_user_1273014 · July 28, 2020, 5:40pm

Has anyone ever had decaying teeth cause other health issues? Like weird feeling in your head and neck?

nh_user_1404082 · October 31, 2021, 7:48pm

Tooth decay and gum disease can lead to serious health problems, including brain or heart infections.

nh_user_1373071 · November 4, 2021, 9:03pm

Hi Sarah! A decayed tooth can cause a lot of problems in the rest of your body, especially if the lesion has reached the root canal level and an infection is going on there.
The feeling you are having may very well be caused by the decayed tooth. Your body may be reacting to the inflammatory process with a fever and a swollen lymph node, for example.
See a dentist and don’t let the infection progress.

nh_user_1404983 · November 12, 2021, 5:32am

Yes, decaying teeth can cause serious health issues. When decay become severe, the pain starts interfering with your daily life. Severe teeth decay can lead to weight loss, nutrition issues, even brain infections and heart infections.