Question 1

can bad teeth cause heart problems?

Accepted Answer

YES: It's the gum infection that can cause infection of the inside lining of the heart called endocardium.

Question 2

does a tooth infection cause heart problems or damage your valves?

Accepted Answer

Dentition: Poor dental hygiene has been associated with coronary artery disease.

Question 3

can having multiple tooth extraction cause heart problems ie inflammation blood vessels etc?

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Extraction: Generally isn't a problem. In some cases there can be complications but dentists usually careful to identify risky patients and work with patients physician to take precautions.

Question 4

can getting the flu shot while fighting a tooth infection with amoxicillin make you sick and cause vestibular weakness heart problems , dizziness etc?

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POSSIBLLY: When you get a flu shot and have an underlying infection it could be affecting your immune system.  I would recommend that you see your doctor.

Question 5

i am having wisdom teeth taken out. heart problems, should i be concerned?

Accepted Answer

Discuss with dentist: Usually not, unless you've had a heart attack within the past 6 months, you shouldn't have any elective dental treatment. Discuss your heart condition with the dentist and appropriate treatment can be performed with minimal risk to you.

Question 6

my 92 year old dad has not much of an appetite/ so difficult to get him to eat. teeth are excellent but he does has many heart problems?

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Not a dental problem: I do not think this is a dental problem. You may want to have him evaluated by his general physician to see if there is a underlying medical or psychological problem like depression.

Question 7

went to have my teeth pulled for dentures. i have heart problems. bacteria an issue.he cut too much off. i woke up with placement tacs wires roof of my mouth falling down. t-bar used no dr will help. legal liabliability.tried 5 dentists. help me pls?

Accepted Answer

: Go to a hospital dental clinic for supervised and special treatment for your condition.

Question 8

are can goods bad for you. can they cause cancer and heart problems?

Accepted Answer

Can goods: If you can get fresh food-- it is better to get fresh food than can foods. You need to see what is inside the can food. How much sodium, any preservatives, other additives etc. Some imported can goods for instance may still contain msg, high in saturated fat etc and other stuffs that are not allowed in us. You really need to be careful and see the ingredients and know what they are.Fresh is better.

Question 9

how bad does iron def anemia have to be before it causes heart problems? my hemo is 11 (116) and iron is 8. have chest pain and sob and low bp and dizzyness and restless legs. so sick slways!

Accepted Answer

Much lower than that: A hemoglobin of 11 is only mildly reduced. Anemia itself will not cause cardiac or more likely issues with oxygen transport until it is much lower. Exactly how low depends on whether there are pre existing cardiovascular issues.

Question 10

does heartbreak cause heart problems or health problems?

Accepted Answer

Yes , kind of: Strong emotional events such as loss of a loved one can cause what's called broken heart syndrome or taku tsubo which can present like a heart attack with no evidence of blockages but with weak heart muscle and usually responds to medical therapy and improves with time.

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Can getting the flu shot while fighting a tooth infection with amoxicillin make you sick and cause vestibular weakness heart problems , dizziness etc?

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I am having wisdom teeth taken out. heart problems, should i be concerned?

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My 92 year old dad has not much of an appetite/ so difficult to get him to eat. teeth are excellent but he does has many heart problems?

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Went to have my teeth pulled for dentures. i have heart problems. bacteria an issue.he cut too much off. i woke up with placement tacs wires roof of my mouth falling down. t-bar used no dr will help. legal liabliability.tried 5 dentists. help me pls?

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Are can goods bad for you. can they cause cancer and heart problems?

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How bad does iron def anemia have to be before it causes heart problems? my hemo is 11 (116) and iron is 8. have chest pain and sob and low bp and dizzyness and restless legs. so sick slways!

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Does heartbreak cause heart problems or health problems?

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